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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, Winston Churchill once said: A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. The great recession has been a difficulty, to say the least. Today we are looking for…
I would just like to state, just for a fact because it is true, that agriculture is still Montana's number one industry.
Mr. President, I rise today with Senator Merkley, Senator Tester, Senator Crapo, and others to introduce the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010. The bill authorizes much needed funds to implement toxics reduction projects…
Mr. President, I, too, wish to say some words on the passing of our good friend and former leader, Robert C. Byrd. It is difficult to sum up in words the thoughts and feelings one has for a departed friend whom one has known so long. I had…
Mr. President, the Senator from Nevada, Mr. Ensign, spoke a few moments ago about the amendment we hope we can consider shortly, the Kerry-Ensign amendment on cell phones. That amendment deals with when an employer gives a cell phone to an…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following staff of the Finance Committee be granted the privileges of the floor during consideration of the small business jobs bill: Maia Aageson, Emilyn Anderson, Logan Baker, Mary Baker…
Madam President, we are on the message now. First, I commend my colleague from Rhode Island for his efforts to enact legislation which will level the playing field. It is only proper that foreign companies that operate in the United States…
Madam President, I have a unanimous consent request which the Senator from Arizona will appreciate. I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213 with…
Madam President, let us remember what this bill is all about. This bill will help American families face this great recession. This bill works to strengthen our economy and put Americans back to work. This bill would create jobs. That is…
Mr. President, I note with great interest the comments of my good friend from Kentucky, Senator Bunning, about the need for coal- to-liquids technology. I agree. I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, as the Senator from Kentucky undoubtedly…
I just want to just confirm that where record decisions are appropriate that the Agency not proceed until toxicity studies are complete.
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