Frank Lautenberg: “The challenge is not to just reduce the deficit. The challenge is to do it in a way that doesn't hurt future economic…”

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

The IRS must be funded at a level that enables it to provide necessary taxpayer assistance and to enforce the laws.

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

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