Baucus Statement on the Nominations of Dr. Karen Dynan and Dr. Richard Frank
President Woodrow Wilson once said, “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.” This administration, like any other, needs to bring together all the brains, wisdom, and experience it can. We face tough challenges as a nation – high unemployment, an underperforming economy, a struggling middle class, […]
Baucus Statement on His Nomination to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Corker, members of the committee, it is an honor to appear before you today as President Obama’s nominee to serve as the next United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. I thank the President for his support and trust. He is a true friend with whom I’ve been honored […]
Baucus Statement on Proposed WTO Negotiations to Remove Environmental Trade Barriers
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and Editors From: The Communications Office of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Date: January 24, 2014 Re: Statement from Senator Baucus on proposed WTO negotiations to remove environmental trade barriers Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) made the following statement today regarding the proposal to launch WTO negotiations to […]
Baucus, Harkin, Whitehouse Highlight GAO Report Showing Coverage Before Medicare Is Key to Lower Costs
WASHINGTON –Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today highlighted a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that found seniors who had continuous health insurance coverage prior to enrolling in Medicare were associated with better health outcomes […]
Baucus: We Must Act to Bring Home Job-Creating Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON – At a Senate Finance Committee hearing today Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) emphasized the importance of renewing trade promotion authority (TPA) to help the Administration conclude trade agreements that would bring down trade barriers, open international markets for American manufacturers and create good-paying jobs in the U.S. “The trade deals we’re negotiating will provide […]
Baucus Statement on the Need to Renew Trade Promotion Authority
Thomas Edison once said, “We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we have tremendous opportunities to boost our economy and create American jobs through trade. Talks are underway with countries in Europe and across the Pacific. These agreements will open huge new markets for American exports. Ninety-five percent […]
Baucus Backs Nominees for Customs, U.S. Tax Court
WASHINGTON –In a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) backed the nominations of R. Gil Kerlikowske to serve as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Tamara W. Ashford to serve as a judge on the U.S. Tax Court and Judge L. Paige Marvel to serve a second term on the U.S. […]
Baucus Statement on Customs, Tax Court Nominations
Senator Henry Clay, who was the chairman of this committee in 1841, once said, “Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees – and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.” The three individuals here today are dedicated public servants, in Senator Clay’s words […]
Baucus, Hatch, Camp Unveil Bill to Bring Home Job-Creating Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT), Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) joined together today to introduce legislation that will establish strong rules for trade negotiations and Congressional approval of trade pacts, to deliver trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create American […]
Baucus Welcomes Lindsey Held as Senior Communications Advisor
WASHINGTON– Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today announced Lindsey Held has joined the Senate Finance Committee as Senior Advisor for Communications. Held joins the Committee from the business software company SAP where she most recently served as Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs. “Lindsey comes to Capitol Hill from Silicon Valley with deep […]