Mr. President, how much time do I have remaining? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator has 5 minutes 45 seconds remaining.
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.
Mr. President, I will yield 8 minutes to my good friend from Florida, who has come up with a very good idea to resolve this question. Amendment No. 4595, As Modified, and Amendment No. 4596, As Modified
Mr. President, the Book of Ecclesiastes teaches: ``The end of a matter is better than its beginning.'' In other words, getting something done is better than starting something new. That is what a lot of folks are telling us these days…
Mr. President, what is the pending business? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The pending business is H.R. 5297.
Am I correct in saying the time is equally divided before the votes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
That is the Small Business Act. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Ellen Montz of my staff be granted the privilege of the floor during consideration of the small business jobs bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 5, 2010, immediately following the 11:20 a.m. vote on the Senate floor, in the President's Room, S-216 of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 5, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate to conduct a business meeting on August 5, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 5, 2010, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…





