Frank Lautenberg: “It is up to Congress to take action now that will improve safety, protect the long-term national investment in our…”

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

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.

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.

I want to hear feelings of improvement, of moving forward.