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Baucus Says Tax Reform Should Diversify, Secure U.S. Energy Sources

Washington, DC – In a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said tax reform can improve U.S. energy policy to ensure the United States has a more diverse, secure and clean energy supply in the future.  Baucus talked about the importance of moving away from foreign oil and taking advantage of domestic […]

Baucus, Thune, Kerry, McCain Unveil Bill Enabling U.S. Businesses to Boost Exports to Russia, Create Jobs at Home

Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), International Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.), Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (R-Ariz.) unveiled legislation today to enable American businesses to pursue new job-creating export opportunities in Russia when it joins the World Trade […]

Baucus Says Tax Reform can Improve U.S. Energy Policy

The writer Hunter S. Thompson once wrote, “Anything worth doing is worth doing right.” I couldn’t agree more.  Our country is at a pivotal moment in energy policy.  It’s important we do it right.  There have never been so many worthy energy options.  They’re worth doing, and they’re worth doing right. Thankfully, we’re already making […]

Baucus Announces Goals for New Tax Code for New Era

Washington, D.C. – In a keynote address delivered at the Bipartisan Policy Center today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) laid out his goals for comprehensive tax reform.  Baucus said tax reform is an opportunity to cement America’s lead in the 21st century global economy, and focusing reform on jobs, competitiveness, innovation and opportunity is […]

A New Tax Code for a New Era

Washington, D.C. – In a keynote address delivered at the Bipartisan Policy Center today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) laid out his vision for tax reform.  Baucus said tax reform is an opportunity to cement America’s lead in the 21st century global economy.  He announced four goals: These goals are the keys to America’s […]

Baucus Says Strong TANF Program Will Help Lift Families out of Poverty

Robert Kennedy once said, “…As long as there is plenty, poverty is evil.” Nearly 50 million Americans are currently living in poverty.  That includes 16 million children.  In 2009, more than 31 percent of working families were in poverty.  That’s more than 10 million people.  Our safety net is designed to give those in poverty […]

Baucus Opens Public Comment Period for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today opened the public comment period for the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), which reduces or suspends tariffs on products American manufacturers need but cannot purchase from producers here in the U.S.  Those savings from reduced tariffs give U.S. businesses a critical boost both in the […]

Baucus Taps Sean Neary as Finance Committee Communications Director

Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today named Sean Neary as the new Director of Communications for the Senate Finance Committee where he will oversee the Committee’s media operations.  Neary joins the Committee from the office of Senator Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) where he served as the Communications Director. “Sean has close […]

Baucus Looks at Innovative Ways to Improve Health Care through Public-Private Partnerships

Washington, DC – In a Committee hearing held today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) looked at innovative methods from the private sector that can help Medicare improve patient care and lower costs to save taxpayer dollars.  Those new methods reward doctors for the quality of care and improve coordination among primary care physicians, […]