Frank Lautenberg: “I wish to take as much time as I can, sir. And so, that means, I guess, I go to the back of the line for the 7-minute…”

We also need to expand our research into climate change so we better understand the coming impacts, and how to mitigate them.

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 have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

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