Frank Lautenberg: “I'm pleased that, with his nomination and this nomination, the leadership of the department will be well set.”

Efforts to consolidate these grants could shift critical grant funds away from the areas most at-risk for a terror attack, like my State of New Jersey.

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

Some will say now isn't the time to make public investments. Some will say we can't afford it.

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