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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide a temporary extension of certain…
Mr. President, there is discussion in progress on how to deal with extenders that is ongoing with the majority leader and minority leader. In fact, the minority leader referred to it when he spoke just about a half hour ago. I think it is…
I raise the point of order that the Grassley amendment violates section 313(b)(1)(C) of the Congressional Budget Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.
Mr. President, the goal of health care reform is to increase coverage so more people have health insurance. That is the goal of health care reform. What does this amendment do? It goes in the opposite direction. Compared with the bill that…
Mr. President, I move to table the Risch amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will…
Mr. President, I would remind my colleagues that the Hutchison amendment uses as its offset rolling back the Recovery Act; that is, rolling back stimulus funds. That is taking stimulus funds to permanently pay for the marriage penalty…
Mr. President, I strongly support--I think every Member in this Chamber does--prevention and treatment of breast cancer and women's health generally. And the bill the President signed Tuesday makes great strides to that end. For example…
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 March 24, 2010, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, is there an order providing for the next half hour? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is not.
Mr. President, how much time remains on our half hour? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There remains 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Mr. President, how much time is remaining on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 1 minute 48 seconds remaining.
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