Frank Lautenberg: “It is essential that we take the danger posed by tired truck drivers seriously.”

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.

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

One major threat to aviation safety is sequestration.

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