Frank Lautenberg: “By throwing 50 political appointments in there, did that help straighten out the dysfunctionality at the agency?”

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

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

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

Both agencies were crucial in helping New Jersey respond to and recover from Superstorm Sandy, and Congress must support them so that we are better prepared for future storms.