Frank Lautenberg: “Public transportation use is approaching record levels. Yet, our friends in the House recently tried to eliminate…”

Our economic success depends on improving our passenger rail system and bringing faster trains to the region.

With my State's continued challenges and stubbornly high foreclosure rates, I call on the Treasury Department to redouble its efforts to ensure that New Jersey homeowners receive the help they need.

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

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