Frank Lautenberg: “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (or 'ARRA') builds on this vision and expands on it.”

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

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

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

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