Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, I so make that request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from North Dakota is recognized. Cobell Settlement
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.
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Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of debate only until 12:30 p.m., with no amendments or motions in order during this period; that the time be equally divided and controlled between the leaders or…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and section 4(g)(3) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, I move to waive all applicable sections of those acts and applicable budget resolutions for…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, I thank the Chair, and I urge my colleagues to support the amendment. Let's advance this effort to create jobs. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, this vote is about jobs--plainly and simply about jobs. Fifteen million Americans are out of work. Fifteen million Americans need our help. We need to continue our efforts to get Americans back to work. Creating jobs has…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Anders Landgren, an intern on the Finance Committee staff, be granted the privileges of the floor for the duration of the debate on the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act. The PRESIDING…
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, George Santayana wrote: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Today, we must remember the past. We must learn from past mistakes, and we must do our best to avoid repeating them. In its response to…
Jun 15, 2010
Madam President, this amendment is sheer sophistry. The effect of his amendment will say that not oil companies but the taxpayers will pay for cleanups. The effect of this amendment would mean no increase in oilspill liability tax from 8…
Jun 15, 2010
Madam President, I don't see the proponent of the amendment on the Senate floor. There he comes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana is recognized.
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I believe there is a Senator who might want to speak on this amendment. We are tracking him down right now. So I suggest we do not yield back the remainder of our time.
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I wish to speak in opposition to the Vitter amendment. The Senator from Louisiana is essentially offering an amendment which has the effect of preventing the oilspill liability tax from going into effect. This is a…
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