Frank Lautenberg: “This is a national priority. It attaches the financial center of the world with the rest of the country with ease and…”

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.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.