Frank Lautenberg: “Now is the time to change our priorities and our plans for the future.”

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.

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

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

Treasury and the IRS are vital to America's future prosperity.