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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.

Sep 21, 2010

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. Baucus pertaining to the submission of S. Res. 636 are printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')

Congressional Record · 2010-09-21
Sep 21, 2010

Madam President, what is the present parliamentary situation? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is considering the motion to proceed to S. 3534.

Congressional Record · 2010-09-21
Sep 21, 2010

I ask to speak as in morning business, and I also ask unanimous consent the Senator from California, Mrs. Boxer, be recognized immediately after my remarks and she be recognized to speak for 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-21
Sep 16, 2010

Mr. President, Theodore Roosevelt once said: Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. Americans prize hard work. We value a day's pay earned at honest labor, and that is one reason the…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

Madam President, I think allocated time is about to expire. My good friend, the Senator from Iowa, talked about how good it would be if we removed uncertainty from the law. The unanimous consent I am about to propound would give Senators…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

Madam President, I don't see the Senator from Iowa here. It is his amendment to suspend the rules. Let me say once again this motion to suspend the rules of the Senate is not serious legislating. It is simply an attempt to delay the…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

Madam President, I deeply appreciate the remarks of my good friend from Utah. The fact is, any motion to suspend the rules in this context is not fair and, without being disparaging, it is not serious legislating. This is an attempt to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 16, 2010

The Senator from New Mexico is correct. Since the 108th Congress, he has introduced legislation to correct this inequity in the Tax Code. I would like to congratulate and thank the Senator from New Mexico for his leadership in championing…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I yield back our time so we can get to the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff be allowed floor privileges during consideration of the small business jobs bill: William Kellogg, Danielle Dellerson, Manishi Rodrigo, Jack McGillis, Brychan…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. President, the Book of Ecclesiastes says: ``A worker's sleep is sweet.'' Because of the great recession that started in 2008, millions of Americans have lost sleep. Why? Because they lost their work. That is why, throughout this…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15

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