Baucus Comment Regarding Governor Kathleen Sebelius
Washington, DC— Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued a short statement today regarding reports that Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas will be nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. “This is good news. Governor Sebelius is a strong choice for Health and Human Services secretary. I’m particularly pleased to hear […]
Baucus Statement on Nomination of Locke to Serve as Commerce Secretary
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today congratulated Governor Gary Locke on his nomination to serve as Secretary of the U.S.Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce oversees a broad range ofdomestic and international economic programs covering international trade, trade enforcement, economic development, and small business assistance. The Finance Committee, which […]
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Responds To President’s Address To Joint Congress
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued a brief statement tonight on President Barack Obama’s first address to a joint session of Congress. Earlier today, Baucus stated that he looks forward to working with the President and colleagues in Congress to move comprehensive health care reform this year, and that overhauling […]
Baucus Statement on State Fiscal Relief in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
When this country was founded, there was great debate about the roles of the federal and state governments. Our founding fathers questioned which should be more powerful, which should retain what privileges, and how to ensure an effective union of states. Alexander Hamilton, the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, advocated for the federalgovernment […]
Baucus Comment Regarding Daschle Nomination
Washington, DC— Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued a brief statement today following Senator Tom Daschle’s withdrawal as the nominee to serve as Secretary of Health andHuman Services. “It was with regret but with respect for his decision that I learned of Senator Daschle’s request to withdraw his name from consideration for Secretary […]
Baucus Statement Ahead of President Obama’s Joint Address to Congress
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said today that he looks forward to a focus on health care and economic recovery as President Barack Obama makes his first address to a joint session of Congress this evening. On Monday, during thePresident’s fiscal responsibility summit at the White House, Baucus emphad that […]
Baucus Statement Regarding Geithner Nomination
Washington, DC— Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued a further statement today regarding the nomination of Timothy Geithner to serve as Treasury Secretary. Baucus’s statement followed the release by the Finance Committee of several documents related to issues uncovered in the panel’s vetting of the nominee. “I am disappointed in the errors found […]
Baucus Comments on Special IG Update on TARP Oversight Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) released a statement today on developments in Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) oversight efforts as reported in a letter to the Finance Chairman from Neil Barofsky, Special Inspector General (IG) of the TARP program. In his letter, Barofsky explained that his office had been given […]
Baucus Comments On Next Steps On Legislation Containing Energy Tax Incentives, AMT Relief, Extensions Of Expiring Tax Cuts
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and Editors From: Carol Guthrie for Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Re: Next steps on legislation containing energy tax incentives, AMT relief, extensions of expiring tax cuts Finance Chairman Baucus issued comment this evening following the Senate’s agreement by unanimous consent to attach to upcoming financial rescue legislation a Senate-passed tax measure […]
Baucus Statement On Latest Developments In Financial Crisis
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) issued a statement today following the Treasury Department’s request to increase the Federal debt limit by $700 billion as part of proposed government action to stabilize the financial sector and U.S. economy. Baucus is examining the Treasury proposal and will work with his Finance panel […]