Frank Lautenberg: “We need to bolster TTB so it has the ability to investigate and stop the illicit tobacco trade and collect the revenue…”

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.

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

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

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