Frank Lautenberg: “I think that the American public treasures these resources.”

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

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

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…

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