Frank Lautenberg: “While the Republicans want to make unreasonable cuts to Government, the fact of the matter is when it hits people's…”

One major threat to aviation safety is sequestration.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

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