Frank Lautenberg: “I thank you, Senator Ayotte, for being here and for your questions.”

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

Do you consider IRS's current strategy for dealing with identity theft and refund fraud to be adequate? No.

The requested 6 percent cut to FinCEN is a concern.

The IRS must be funded at a level that enables it to provide necessary taxpayer assistance and to enforce the laws.