Frank Lautenberg: “The first thing I want to establish is that I am not Senator Boxer.”

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

One major threat to aviation safety is sequestration.

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

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