Frank Lautenberg: “I am, as you know, a fan of yours because of the work that you have done.”

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

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

It is time that we give them the resources they need to keep us safe.

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