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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.
This amendment requires an additional report by NAS before the Administrator uses the authority created by the amendment to set standards at other than the feasible level for noncarcinogens. As with previous reports, we would expect the…
the Senator from Idaho has a very important amendment to the bill. It is a very important addition. Essentially it asks EPA to identify the technologies that allow communities to meet the normal standard-setting process. I think it is a…
this amendment regulates bottled water. Basically it provides that if the Food and Drug Administration fails to regulate the contaminant in bottled water within 6 months after EPA regulates a contaminant found in municipal water systems…
The concept of providing grants to regional centers... is primarily intended to ensure that such centers are distributed throughout our Nation. It is not intended to limit the scope of assistance these centers can provide. The regional…
I thank the Senator from New Mexico. Madam President, this legislation is another step in the evolution of safe drinking water regulation. Every bill that comes before the Congress is essentially another step in an evolving process one way…
I would like to say a few words with respect to health care in general, but more particularly with respect to health care reform that affects rural States, particularly those in the West. The critical issue we face, Madam President, in the…
I might say to the Senator, there is a good chance, much above 50-50, when we come to the Clean Water Act that we could accept the Senator's amendment. I cannot guarantee it, but in hearing the Senator and listening to the Senator and…
Today, however, we are not talking about some arcane, abstract issue. Rather, we are talking about the public health and safety of the Nation's drinking water--the water is our coffee, in our orange juice; the water our children drink from…
I think the answer is the Clean Water Act, not the Safe Drinking Water Act, but the Clean Water Act. The fact is that the Clean Water Act is on the calendar, I think, today--it was out over the weekend. If not today it will be on the…
Also, it seems to me that because of the very strong argument that the Senator makes as to the need, certainly, when the Native Americans of Alaska compete with other technologies in developing new environmental technologies, the EPA…
Smog is another matter. We are talking about the Clean Water Act, not to clean up the smog act.
I rise today to honor a Vietnam war hero who is no longer with us. His name was Larry Mitchell Cook of Kalispell, MT. I also rise to praise the work of his brave 11-year-old daughter, Heather Cook. Earlier this year I received a letter…
I speak today as an original cosponsor of S. 455, the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act, as introduced by Senator Hatfield. This legislation is responsive to the needs of rural communities across the Nation. In short, it proves to rural…
After Secretary of State Christopher's visit to China, it is appropriate to review our relations with China. The President's Executive order on most favored nation tariff status for China expires in just over 2 months. Today I will discuss…
I rise today to support S. 4, the National Competitiveness Act of 1994. Not long ago, American manufactured products dominated world markets. Our goods were synonymous with quality and technological leadership. But over the past few…
I rise to speak in opposition to the Murkowski amendment on risk- and cost-benefit analysis of regulatory actions. While many of us believe that the protection of human health and the environment is important, we also recognize that the…
I rise today in opposition to the amendment offered by my colleague from Missouri, Senator Danforth. As coauthor, with Senator Danforth, of S. 666, the Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1993, I am committed to the enactment of a…
However, S. 476 directs the Secretary of Interior to consult with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere before appointing board members. The committee intends that the consultation of the Secretary of the Interior with…
I am pleased to support S. 476, a bill introduced by my good friend Senator Chafee, the distinguished ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. This bill will reauthorize the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation…
I rise with some reluctance to oppose the proposed amendment which I believe may be offered by the Senator from Missouri, [Mr. Danforth]. I am in this position reluctantly because I have the highest regard for Senator Danforth as a leader…
I rise today to express the deepest respect for our distinguished majority leader, Senator Mitchell. When Senator Mitchell was appointed to this body, the conventional wisdom around this town was that he was going to be a short-timer. The…
In this Olympic year, America's greatest winter athletes came together in the spirit of competition and sportsmanship to compete against the world's best. These young men and women come from all over the country, from various backgrounds…
it is with a profound sense of sadness that I rise today to note the passing of a member of my staff, Barbara Osborne. For 15 years, since I was first elected to the Senate, Barb served as my manager in my Great Falls office and before…
a week-and-a-half ago, I was very proud to see President Bill Clinton stand next to Japanese Prime Minister Hosokawa and declare trade negotiations between United States and Japan a failure. Now, it might seem odd I would be proud that…
I would like to offer a word of explanation about the amendment just offered by the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Byrd. This amendment would allow the Soil Conservation Service to use the funds appropriated in this bill…
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