Frank Lautenberg: “If I may, you were very generous in permitting this intrusion into the discussion of the bill at hand.”

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

The requested 6 percent cut to FinCEN is a concern.

Do you think these loopholes in our explosives laws put Americans' safety in danger?

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