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.
Oct 28, 2009
I might say, Madam Chairman, that we are here, and the interest we Montanans have is pretty deep, especially as we transition to a clean energy economy, and we are concerned about transportation and also international actions.
Oct 28, 2009
Status quo is killing us, and let's make this jump because if we do it, it is going to be the best thing.
Oct 28, 2009
Our State has a lot to gain and a lot to potentially lose from this transition if it is not properly structured.
Oct 28, 2009
Montana's wind energy potential ranges from good to excellent to superb, but it lacks some of the transmission infrastructure required to carry that renewable resource to market.
Oct 28, 2009
But the status quo is trouble because the Clean Air Act is going to have to be implemented.
Oct 26, 2009
We have a moral obligation to leave it in as good a shape or better shape than we found it.
Sep 8, 2009
Senator Baucus here in the Senate and Congressman Thompson in the House are now sponsoring legislation to make those incentives permanent.
Sep 7, 2009
Max Baucus has given a deadline of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday for Republicans to come up with a counter-proposal.
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