Frank Lautenberg: “There can be no true justice if police and prosecutors do not have the tools that they need to fairly enforce our laws.”

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

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.

I am deeply troubled with this budget. The Coast Guard does not have adequate funding to do everything we expect them to do.

With my State's continued challenges and stubbornly high foreclosure rates, I call on the Treasury Department to redouble its efforts to ensure that New Jersey homeowners receive the help they need.