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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.
Mr. President, today, I am introducing a bill to help small businesses across America. The Small Business Paperwork Relief Act repeals recently enacted information reporting rules. Known as ``the 1099 provision,'' these rules would have…
Mr. President, women are the backbone of the American family and a driving force of our economy. They are our mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters. Women are the heart of American families and local communities. October is National…
Mr. President, what is the parliamentary situation? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is considering the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 39. The Senator from Iowa.
Mr. President, I thank my friend from Iowa, the chairman of the HELP Committee, for his excellent service. A weather vane shows when the wind is blowing and in what direction it is blowing and a resolution such as this shows when it is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Ellen Montz of my staff be allowed floor privileges during the consideration of the S.J. Res. 39. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I want colleagues and those who read the Record to know that the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has made available to the public the document entitled ``Technical Explanation of the Revenue Provisions of the Senate…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mr. President, I seek recognition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming has the floor.
I thank my colleague. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent--it is on the same subject-- that the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4994, taxpayer assistance; that the Senate then proceed to its immediate…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4994---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator does not have the floor.
Mr. President, I reserve the right to object. This is one provision we need to pass. There are, however, many other provisions we need to pass. They are in the category of tax extenders. Clearly, the State and local sales tax deductions…
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