Frank Lautenberg: “Thank you very much, Mr. Grumbles. I appreciate your illuminating comment.”

Although we have had a complete trade ban on Iran since 1995, a significant loophole existed that allowed the foreign subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Iran.

Efforts to consolidate these grants could shift critical grant funds away from the areas most at-risk for a terror attack, like my State of New Jersey.

We simply can't afford to ignore the lessons from past accidents and crashes.

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