Max Baucus: “this morning we intend to continue two major amendments from this side of the aisle. The amendment of Senator Conrad…”

“this morning we intend to continue two major amendments from this side of the aisle. The amendment of Senator Conrad from North Dakota proposes a fiscally responsible substitute; the amendment of the Senator from Washington, Ms. Cantwell, is regarding energy price gouging. These are both very important amendments and an important debate. I ask consent the pending amendments be temporarily laid aside so Senator Conrad may offer an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2602 (Purpose: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes)”