Frank Lautenberg: “I am. I am also aware of the fact that there are Latino organizations that are unalterably opposed to this nomination.”

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

Do you consider IRS's current strategy for dealing with identity theft and refund fraud to be adequate? No.

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.

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