Frank Lautenberg: “I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on…”

The Coast Guard needs 58 fast response cutters (FRCs) to replace their aging fleet of patrol boats.

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).

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.