Baucus Hails Submission of Trade Deals to Congress as Major Progress for Ranchers, Farmers, Businesses
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed the Administration’s submission of the pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress as a major step forward to create jobs and spur economic growth and a victory for American ranchers, farmers and businesses. The trade deals will provide […]
Baucus, Grassley Uncover Gaming of the Medicare System by For-Profit Home Health Companies
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and senior Finance Committee Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released a Finance Committee staff report showing tactics used by major for-profit home health companies to game Medicare. The result has been waste of taxpayer dollars and the delivery of what could be medically-unnecessary patient care […]
Baucus Lauds Senate Approval of Tax Court Nominees
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today lauded the Senate’s unanimous approval of the nominations of Juan Vasquez, Maurice Foley and Joseph Gale to serve second terms as Judges of the United States Tax Court. Baucus voiced strong support for Vasquez and Foley at a Finance Committee hearing on July 28 […]
Baucus Applauds Extension of TANF Aid to Families in Need
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today applauded the Senate’s a three month extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF). TANF provides safety-net assistance to American families with dependent children in the form of job training and job search support, child care and transportation in addition to other […]
Baucus Applauds Patient’s Bill of Rights’ Progress Extending Health Care Coverage, Protecting Patients from Abusive Insurance Industry Practices
Washington, DC – On the one-year anniversary of the Patient’s Bill of Rights’ enactment, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today applauded the progress made protecting patients from private insurance companies’ abusive practices and extending health insurance coverage to a million more young adults. This portion of the Affordable Care Act, which Baucus helped […]
Baucus Lauds Senate Passage of Child Welfare Legislation
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today lauded the Senate’s unanimous approval of The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act, legislation Baucus introduced to provide crucial assistance to at-risk families, youth and foster children by improving and extending key child welfare programs. Chairman Baucus, along with Finance Committee Ranking […]
Baucus Hails Passage of Worker Training, Job Opportunities, Bill to Lower Costs for U.S. Businesses
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) led the Senate today to pass his amendment renewing and extending Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA): critical assistance, training and job opportunities for U.S. workers. Today’s vote helps clear the way for passage of the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea, which will […]
Baucus Urges Renewal of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Mr. President, this amendment addresses our country’s most urgent priority: jobs. It helps American workers acquire the job skills they need to compete and win in the global economy. It gives American businesses better access to the materials they need to make their world-class products. But that’s just the beginning. This amendment also opens the […]
Baucus Seeks Better Care for Patients Enrolled in Both Medicare, Medicaid, Reduced Costs for Taxpayers
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) called today for continued progress improving care for patients enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid and reducing costs for taxpayers. At a committee hearing, Baucus conducted oversight of the new Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, an office he helped create in the Affordable Care Act to enhance […]
Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding Enrollees in Both Medicare and Medicaid
Mahatma Gandhi said, “The measure of a country’s greatness should be based on how well it cares for its most vulnerable populations.” Last year, nine million Americans were enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. These are often seniors or individuals with disabilities whose incomes are low enough to also qualify for Medicaid. Most of these […]