Baucus Works to Preserve TAA for Firms Program, Good-Paying Jobs
Mr. President, this chamber approved three free trade agreements last week – and did so with overwhelming support. But for many, that support hinged on passage of a robust Trade Adjustment Assistance program, or “TAA.” Last month, the Senate approved TAA. During floor consideration, an amendment similar to the one offered by Senator McCain was […]
Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Nonprofits and Charitable Giving
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” Nonprofit organizations invest in our communities. They deliver essential services and benefits to those most in need. And they play a key role creating jobs and improving our economy. Nonprofits employ ten percent of the U.S. workforce. Many are small employers. Nonprofits in […]
Baucus Leads Senate Passage of Colombia, Panama, South Korea FTAs
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) led the Senate today to pass implementing legislation for the Colombia, Panama and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and an extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA). The trade agreements will increase U.S. exports by $13 billion each year and boost U.S. Gross […]
Baucus Says Trade Deals Will Create American Jobs, Cement Important International Ties
The Colombia, Panama and South Korea free trade agreements will increase U.S. exports by $13 billion, they will boost GDP by more than $15 billion and they will support or create tens of thousands of American jobs. These agreements will provide an economic boost at a time when our country sorely needs it. But the […]
Baucus Calls on Senate to Pass Job-Creating Trade Deals
The English poet Thomas Gray once said, “Commerce changes the fate and genius of nations.” The United States has always understood that commerce with foreign nations improves our fate and sharpens our genius. We know that opening the channels of commerce creates new opportunities, generates new ideas and forms new partnerships. We know that engaging […]
Baucus Leads Finance Committee to Pass Colombia, Panama, South Korea FTAs
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today led the Committee to favorably report implementing legislation for the Colombia, Panama and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and an extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA). The trade agreements will increase U.S. exports by $13 billion each year and boost U.S. […]
Baucus on the Senate’s Passage of the Currency Bill
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and EditorsFrom: The Communications Office of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.)Re: Baucus Comment on the Senate’s Passage of the Currency Bill Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented today following the Senate’s passage of legislation aimed at preventing currency manipulation by foreign countries. From Chairman Baucus: “This bill […]
Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea The Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea under consideration in the Finance Committee today and on the Senate floor this week are jobs bills. These agreements will create tens of thousands of jobs here at home and provide an economic boost of […]
Baucus Urges Committee to Back Job-Creating Trade Deals
John Quincy Adams once said, “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” Our free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea are nearing the end of a long journey. We have faced difficulties and obstacles along the way, but thanks to the patience and perseverance of many, […]
Baucus Looks to Make Tax Incentives for Housing More Efficient
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today said tax reform can make incentives for home ownership more cost effective, while helping promote certainty in the housing market. He noted that the positive effects of home ownership – lower crime rates, higher graduation rates and more community involvement, among others – and […]