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Max Baucus

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Max Baucus is a former U.S. Senator from Montana, serving from 1978 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Baucus was known for his work on health care reform and tax policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a key advocate for various economic initiatives during his tenure. Baucus also served as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, where he influenced legislation related to taxation and trade. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he focused on strengthening U.S.-China relations.

Jun 17, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on June 17, 2010, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 17, 2010

Madam President, I yield 15 minutes to the Senator from Delaware. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Delaware is recognized.

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 17, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2010, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 17, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2010, at 3 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 17, 2010

Madam President, once again, we are here today to try to help create jobs. That is what the underlying bill and substitute amendment are all about. But the Thune amendment would move in the wrong direction. Instead of helping to create…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 17, 2010

Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that the time during the quorum be equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-17
Jun 16, 2010

Mr. President, I oppose this amendment. Recovery act money works. It adds to reducing unemployment. It adds to the economy. It is very productive. It is helpful. It makes no sense to cut back recovery dollars that work, that help our…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16
Jun 16, 2010

Mr. President, this is a new substitute amendment. We voted on an earlier version today. This is a new one. It still addresses many of the same issues as the last substitute, but it is smaller. It has fewer dollars involved and it is more…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16
Jun 16, 2010

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16
Jun 16, 2010

Mr. President, pursuant to the previous order, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill with an amendment I send to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16
Jun 16, 2010

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion to Concur with Amendment No. 4369 (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute)

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16

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