Frank Lautenberg: “The NTSB has repeatedly recommended to the FAA the importance of pilots having sufficient rest prior to flights.”

The requested 6 percent cut to FinCEN is a concern.

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.

Although we have had a complete trade ban on Iran since 1995, a significant loophole existed that allowed the foreign subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Iran.

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.