Frank Lautenberg: “The American people and our Nation's passenger rail system will be well served by having Tony on the board.”

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.

The erosion of FAA's budget directly impacts our ability to complete NextGen and other safety initiatives.

If we expect the Coast Guard to perform all we ask them to do, we need to fund them properly.

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