Frank Lautenberg: “Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling this hearing and giving us an opportunity to discuss this important issue.”

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.

I want to hear feelings of improvement, of moving forward.

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).