Frank Lautenberg: “So, we need the people to get the job done.”

The erosion of FAA's budget directly impacts our ability to complete NextGen and other safety initiatives.

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

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

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.