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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.
the manager's amendment amends the Firearm and Bow Hunter Education and Safety Program that was included in the bill as reported out of the Committee. It is my understanding that the manager's amendment authorizes $7.5 million for fiscal…
I wish we were here on the Senate floor discussing and debating the important issues that are in the Commerce-Justice-State Appropriations bill. I strenuously object to the fact that we are not doing just that. This bill will not be…
Today Senator Smith, on behalf of Senator Voinovich, myself and others is introducing the Environmental Streamlining Improvement Act. This bill ensures that the United States Department of Transportation will issue a revised rule on TEA-21…
I do not have first hand knowledge of the situation, but it is troubling to hear of U.S. businesses running into such difficulties. I read the written statement that the U.S. sponsor of this project submitted to the Senate Finance…
I very much admire the work and the effort the Senator from New Mexico has put into this bill, and I hope after the President vetoes this bill, and it is sustained, we can work out this one problem so we can get the bill passed.
our nation's agricultural heritage is a rich tradition, which encompasses much of what we are about as a people; hard work, common sense, and a deep respect for the land. In Montana, and in too many communities across America, our…
I join him in urging my colleagues to support final passage of the legislation before us. This important bill authorizes projects for flood control, navigation, shore protection, environmental restoration, water supply storage, and…
I rise to honor a great Montanan, a great American, who passed away just a few days ago, Maureen Hayes Mansfield. These are remarks about Maureen, but it is also a love story. Maureen was born Maureen Hayes in the State of Washington at…
I join Chairman Smith in recognizing the need for repairs to Waterbury Dam in Vermont.
Am I correct in saying with respect to flood control, the Savings Clause was intended to ensure that implementation of the Plan will not result in significant adverse impact to any person with an existing, legally recognized right to a…
I heard what you are saying, but I think you heard the Senator from Florida, both Senators, very extensively explain how it is the Corps project, the original Everglades project, which I think cost about $3 billion in today's dollars to…
In the manager's amendment we modified the agreement section of the bill. Am I correct that the purpose of this section is to require the State of Florida and the President of the United States to enter into a binding agreement requiring…
we all want to protect the Everglades. I don't think there is a Senator here who does not want to substantially protect and restore the Everglades. How do we do it? What is the most fair, most equitable way to restore the Everglades? I…
It is not lopsided. There is a slight tilt in favor of the State of Florida, and I mean it is slight. It is not really out of bounds. But the Everglades is really special. It is a national treasure. I think we should help restore the…
Section (h)(2)(C) of Title VI of S. 2796 states, ``in carrying out his responsibilities under this subsection with respect to the restoration of the South Florida ecosystem, the Secretary of the Interior shall fulfill his obligations to…
Furthermore, I understand that the Savings Clause provision was not intended to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redirect to the natural system water from the human environment of unsuitable quality or quantity in an effort to…
before I conclude, I just want to say a brief comment about the relationship between title III and the Resource Advisory Committees formed under title II. Unlike the projects in title II, the projects in title III are essentially local…
in closing, let me thank the bill's sponsors and all of the Senators who have exerted so much effort on the behalf of our rural counties. Especially, let me thank Senators Wyden and Craig who have worked so hard to answer concerns that…
In closing I would like to reiterate my admiration for the valiant efforts of the senior Senator from Oregon on behalf of this bill and rural counties. He has spent countless hours working to create this legislation and to ensure that it…
I felt that it was very important that counties have flexibility, not only in how their funding is determined but also in how it is spent. This is why I proposed title III of this bill, and I am very pleased that the sponsors of the bill…
we have heard a lot on the Senate floor the last few days about the advantages to the United States of granting PNTR to China. In commercial terms, PNTR means that American farmers, ranchers, workers, manufacturers, and service providers…
it is often said that, ``Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.'' Senators Grassley, Jeffords, and I hope to further the cause of good health and good sense today, through introduction of the Health Care Safety…
all my colleagues support the intent of the Wellstone amendment. Of course, we want to protect religious freedom all over the world. It is in our American Constitution. It is in our Bill of Rights. It is enshrined in the first amendment to…
I reemphasize the first point made by my friend from South Dakota. He is entirely accurate. We hear about the specter of floods. If you look at the facts, this amendment has nothing to do with floods. Why do I say that? It is because of…
I oppose that amendment, and I urge my colleagues to do so, for a very simple reason. That is, if that amendment were agreed to and were to become part of the normal trading relations status with China, we automatically as Americans would…
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