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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 for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 21, 2010, at 10 a.m., to hold an East Asia subcommittee hearing entitled ``Principles of U.S…
We are now on the debt limit legislation. In a second I will cease speaking so the Senator from Utah can address the Senate. I think we are making progress. Three amendments are now pending. The first is the substitute amendment raising…
Madam President, I am glad we passed the bill here now-- it already passed the House--to help all of those Americans who find the tragedy in Haiti so wrenching and want to help. Americans are trying to help in lots of ways. Some are taking…
Mr. President, I oppose the Conrad-Gregg amendment. This amendment would set up a new deficit reduction commission and have its recommendations considered and sent to the House under expedited parliamentary procedures. This amendment…
Madam President, I have further correspondence which I wish to read into the Record with respect to my amendment which is pending, as well as with respect to statements by organizations that essentially oppose the Conrad-Gregg amendment…
Madam President, I might also add that there is another letter I have. I have referred to this organization already, but I will read their letter. This is from OWL, the Voice of Midlife and Older Women: Dear President Obama, Speaker…
Mr. President, pursuant to the previous order, I send an amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Montana [Mr. Baucus] proposes an amendment numbered 3300 to…
It is not just progressive groups that oppose the Conrad- Gregg amendment. On January 15, a broad consortium of conservative groups sent what they called ``An Open Letter to U.S. Senators Urging Opposition to the Conrad-Gregg Bipartisan…
What is more, on January 12, a broad consortium of organizations--56 in number--wrote to all Senators to express their concerns with the Conrad-Gregg commission. Among the organizations signing this letter were the AFL-CIO, AFSCME, Change…
Mr. President, as well, on January 13, the president, secretary-treasurer, and executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans sent a letter to all Senators on the Conrad-Gregg commission. The Alliance for Retired Americans is a…
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