Frank Lautenberg: “Because it's a sad situation to see people who need housing and empty houses and not to be able to at least get them out…”

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.

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

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