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.
May 24, 2011
The North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2011 is the next and necessary step.
May 24, 2011
This is not a bill made by Democrats or Republicans. This is a bill made by Democrats and Republicans.
May 24, 2011
I don't think any Senator has worked as hard for good solid balanced legislation as he has.
May 24, 2011
Today, we have a rare opportunity to act based on a consensus about the wisdom of keeping the North Fork pristine.
May 24, 2011
I am pleased to be joined here by my good friend Senator Jon Tester, who is co-sponsoring this important bill with me.
May 24, 2011
I commend a couple of companies who took the lead. Conoco Phillips, Chevron are two which owned--had most of the lease acreage.
May 24, 2011
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for that effort, frankly that was a joint Western States effort, helping to get, explain, convince, some of our colleagues in other parts of the country the importance of that legislation.
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