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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.

Feb 15, 2011

Two-thirds of Americans want better infrastructure in America. They want it. Two-thirds of Americans do not want to pay for it.

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Feb 15, 2011

Madam President, I ask that my amendment No. 75 be modified further with the changes that are at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as further modified, is as…

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Feb 15, 2011

Madam President, I realize we are in morning business, but I rise to oppose the McCain amendment to the FAA bill, which will probably come up later when we get to the bill. The McCain amendment will eliminate the Essential Air Service…

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Feb 14, 2011

We need to resolve this, and we need to do it now.

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act. In the last few months, our nation has engaged in a discourse about responsibility. No one can deny that our job is to promote the protection of…

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Feb 14, 2011

We have a problem, and that problem is wolves.

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Feb 14, 2011

As Senator Barrasso and Senator Baucus have both mentioned previously, the Fish and Wildlife Service has tried twice to de-list the gray wolf in the Northern Rocky Mountains, and courts unfortunately have disagreed with us in those cases.

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Feb 14, 2011

I have introduced legislation that will remove the wolf from the endangered species list and return it to State management.

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Feb 14, 2011

Thank you, Madam Chairman, and thank you, Mr. Ashe. Also Mr. Strickland, thank you for your service to our country.

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