Frank Lautenberg: “Fair to say that modernizing TSCA can set a strong kind of unified standard, Federal standard for safety...”

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

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…

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.

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