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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.

Apr 13, 2011

Thank you very much, Ms. Thomas. I appreciate your testimony.

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Apr 13, 2011

Other countries have very up to date infrastructure systems.

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Apr 13, 2011

A vehicle miles traveled tax seems reasonable to me, and also the technology.

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Apr 13, 2011

It would be great if there were a free market solution to our problem in this regard, but there is no free market for oil.

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Apr 13, 2011

We can't afford it in Montana, don't have the resources.

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Apr 13, 2011

I cannot remember a time as challenging as today, with all the different forces converging.

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Apr 13, 2011

We need to get the highway program back into a national program, to restore the pride that we once had in the Interstate highway system.

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Apr 13, 2011

We believe at the Energy Security Leadership Council that the transportation policies of the United States should be linked specifically to petroleum consumption goals.

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Apr 8, 2011

Mr. President, this is a bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances and support for members of the Armed Forced, their families, and other personnel critical to national security during a funding gap. Mr. President, I ask unanimous…

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Apr 6, 2011

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 minutes prior to the vote on my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Congressional Record · 2011-04-06
Apr 6, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Role of the…

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