Frank Lautenberg: “Broadcasters are trustees of the airwaves and they receive licenses in communities and they have a duty to serve that…”

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

I strongly supported President Obama's rescission of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, upon taking office.

We need to bolster TTB so it has the ability to investigate and stop the illicit tobacco trade and collect the revenue we need.

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