Frank Lautenberg: “Transit projects like the Tunnel boost our economy in the short-term and help transform our economy in the long-term.”

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

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

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).