Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Release Recommendations to Combat Waste, Fraud & Abuse in Medicare & Medicaid
Washington, DC – Today, six current and former members of the Senate Finance Committee, led by Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), released a comprehensive report outlining recommendations from more than 160 stakeholders in the health care community on ways to improve federal efforts to combat waste, fraud and abuse in […]
Baucus Statement on Living up to the Nation’s Fiscal Responsibilities
Mr. President: Thanks in part to filmmaker Steven Spielberg, there is renewed interest today in America’s 16th President – Abraham Lincoln. A century and a half ago, during one of the most critical times in American history, Lincoln faced a nation divided by ideology and war. Only through fierce determination and moral courage was Lincoln […]
Baucus, Hatch Call on Social Security Administration to Expedite Assistance to Veterans
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reduce the dramatic backlog in veterans’ disability claims. The senators wrote a letter to SSA in response to a new Government […]
Baucus Secures Victory for America’s Ranchers as Japan Accepts More U.S. Beef Exports
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed Japan’s decision to import more U.S. beef by opening its market to cattle up to 30 months of age. For several years, Japan has only accepted cattle less than 21 months of age. The news follows a trade mission Senator Baucus took to […]
Baucus Picks Montana Leader for Spot on Social Security Advisory Board
Washington, DC – Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today selected Bernadette Franks-Ongoy, a leading disability rights advocate in Montana, to be a member of the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB). “Bernie has years of experience working with people with disabilities. She has dedicated much of her life to empowering them and helping break down barriers,” Senator […]
Baucus Bill Fights Veteran Unemployment
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) yesterday unveiled the Veteran Employment Transition Act of 2013, legislation he authored to fight unemployment among America’s veterans. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), expands an existing tax credit to help more veterans and makes it even easier for businesses to claim. It […]
Response to Article Criticizing Medicare Funding for Life-Saving Dialysis Medications
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and Editors From: Sean Neary and Meaghan Smith, Communications Staff for the Senate Finance Committee Date: January 24, 2013Re: Response to Article Criticizing Medicare Funding for Life-Saving Dialysis Medications “The article in question is a complete mischaracterization of how and why this policy […]
Baucus Bill to Protect Kids From Abuse and Neglect Signed Into Law
Washington, DC – Legislation authored bySenate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) to develop a national strategy for reducing child abuse was signed into law today. The Protect Our Kids Act will create a special task force to study and evaluate federal, state and private child welfare systems and provide policy recommendations to prevent child […]
Baucus, Hatch Welcome Steps to Create Jobs through International Services Trade Agreement
To:From: Re: Reporters and EditorsSean Neary and Meaghan Smith for Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.)Antonia Ferrier and Julia Lawless for Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah)Baucus, Hatch Welcome Steps to Create Jobs through International Services Trade Agreement Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today welcomed the U.S. […]
Baucus Comments on Lew Nomination to be Treasury Secretary
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and Editors From: The Communications Office of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Re: Baucus Comments on Lew Nomination to be Treasury Secretary Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued the following comment today on the nomination of Jack Lew to be […]