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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, I appreciate the remarks of my good friend from South Dakota. I hope we can find some reasonable accommodation, some compromise. There are 100 Senators here. Each has his or her own view as to what the right solution should…
Mr. President, might I ask, through the Chair, that the Senator yield for a question?
I object to the modification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the original request?
Might I ask, who is propounding the unanimous consent request? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is offered by the Senator from Washington. The Senator from South Dakota has asked for her to modify this request.
Madam President, I am sorry. I was distracted. Is there a UC request pending before the Senate at this moment? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is.
One final question: Does the Senator agree it is about time this Congress does something about that; that we pass fewer extenders and more laws that are a little more permanent?
Is the Senator aware, if my calculation is correct, that there are about 130 extenders that we have to extend at the end of every calendar year--approximately 130? Did the Senator know the number is that great?
I wanted to ask him--because we have to ask questions around here--isn't it a good idea for us to have more permanence and not pass so many short-term extensions in Congress, just as a general principle?
Mr. President, today marks 6 months since Congress enacted the new health care reform law. Americans have reason to celebrate. The new law put America on the road to a more sustainable consumer- friendly health care system. The new law put…
I would add a final point to these remarks; that is, the approach I take. As chairman of the Finance Committee, I try not to bring up these extenders bills until they have been worked out. With sufficient work on both sides, I believe that…
Mr. President, today I am submitting a resolution honoring Walter Breuning, the oldest living man in the world. Walter is celebrating his 114th birthday today. He was born in Melrose, MN on September 21, 1896, and moved to Great Falls, MT…
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