Frank Lautenberg: “We have lots of brilliant people doing things, but we don't have enough.”

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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

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

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