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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.

Dec 4, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-04
Dec 4, 2010

Mr. President, there are several Senators who are prepared to speak this morning but would be unable to because of limited time. In order to accommodate them, I ask unanimous consent that the order of speakers on the Democratic side by the…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-04
Dec 4, 2010

Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Oregon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon is recognized.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-04
Dec 4, 2010

Madam President, I think it is important to lay a few facts on the table. The Senator from Oregon did a good job making this point clear, but I think, frankly, very few people in the country understand this point, this debate. To be…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-04
Dec 4, 2010

Madam President, I yield 5 minutes to the Senator from New York. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York is recognized.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-04
Dec 3, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak in morning business for as much time as I consume. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-03
Dec 3, 2010

Mr. President, the textbook definition of ``economics'' is about scarcity. For example, in his textbook ``Principles of Economics,'' President Bush's chief economic adviser, Gregory Mankiw, wrote this: Economics is the study of how society…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-03
Dec 3, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following staff be allowed floor privileges during the consideration of the tax bill: Mary Baker, Danielle Dellerson, Andrew Fishburn, William Kellogg, Nicole Lemire, Deborah Ma, Nicole…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-03

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