Frank Lautenberg: “Where does the start begin? Is it in Treasury or is it IRS or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?”

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 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).

Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in the United States and a daunting challenge for the IRS.