Frank Lautenberg: “I lived in those communities as a child. And to say OK, we have to make an investment here.”

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.

Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in the United States and a daunting challenge for the IRS.

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