Fixing ‘Doughnut Hole' top priority Nov 19, 2009
Max Baucus for his leadership on a provision that would substantially fill in the "doughnut hole." Under the Baucus plan, drug makers have committed to 80 billion in savings including providing a 50-percent discount on brand-name drugs for people caught in the "doughnut hole." Unfortunately, many Montanans who fall into the coverage gap stop taking their medications because they simply cannot afford them. However, experts contend that some of these people could avoid the "doughnut hole" by using... (Montana Standard, MT)
Public tuning out health care talks? Nov 19, 2009
Americans paying attention to health care debate. Part of complete coverage on Share this on. (CNN)
Guest opinion: Forty years is long enough Nov 18, 2009
Jon Tester and Max Baucus are sponsoring. Our first great grandchild will be born this winter. (Montana Standard, MT)
Boxer-Kerry Cap-and-Tax Hides Costly Mandate Nov 18, 2009
Under the direction of Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-Ca. the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed its Boxer-Kerry cap and trade national energy tax bill in early November by an 11-1 vote -- right before the week-long Veterans Day break. (Human Events Online)
Medicaid generosity could cost Hawaii Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Let's consider mandatory gun ownership Nov 18, 2009
Max Baucus and Chuck Grassley can agree on. If we're willing to require people to buy health insurance, why not require them to buy guns. (Albany Times Union)
Poll: Worries Over Health Care Fine Print Nov 17, 2009
Type in Center for Responsive Politics and then select a politician's name - Mitch McConnell, John McCain, Chuck Grassley, Mike Enzi, Max Baucus, Joe Wilson, Joe Lieberman - and you can find out who is bribing whom. All this bribery money also comes out of your pocket. (CBS News -- Health)
Time is right for Tester forest bill Nov 15, 2009
Max Baucus for recently signing on as a co-sponsor to this bill and hope that Rep. Denny Rehberg lends his support once it moves to the House. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bloc of Senate Democrats demands changes to climate change legislation Nov 14, 2009
and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont. . (TheHill.com)
Defeat Obamacare in Detail Nov 14, 2009
Reid is going to have to give up his insistence on the public option and pass a bill in the Senate very much like the Max Baucus bill that came out of the Senate Finance Committee. After extensive negotiations with his liberal wing on the one side and the moderates in the Senate on the other side (led by Joe Lieberman), he will eventually strike a deal. (Townhall.com)
Palin: House health bill should be DOA Nov 13, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009. By Michael O'Brien - 11/12/09 12:21 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Government-run programs certainly do work well Nov 13, 2009
Max Baucus "is not listening" to the people with regard to government-run health care. Baucus is taking a hard, second look at a public option because he has heard via phone and mail angry voices demanding some form of government-run health care. (Montana Standard, MT)
Public option would bankrupt our country Nov 12, 2009
Max Baucus has done it again. He steadfastly said that he was opposed to a government-run "public option" health care bill, and now that he and the other Democrats, behind closed doors mind you, have forced the public option into the Senate bill, Baucus is standing right next to Sen. (Montana Standard, MT)
Clinton meets with Dems on health care Nov 11, 2009
Bill Clinton urges passage of health care bill - Health care reform- msnbc. Bill Clinton urges passage of health care bill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health care issue Nov 11, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Topic: Health Care Reform. (The Clarion-Ledger)
AP: Bill Clinton Urges Senate Dems to Pass Health Care Nov 11, 2009
"My argument was that this is an economic imperative," Clinton said after the closed-door meeting. Addressing Democrats' insecurities about the complex legislation, Clinton said he told the senators "there is no perfect bill - you'll always have unintended consequences. There will be amendments to this next year. But the worst thing to do is nothing.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Grassley Warns of Costs of Climate Change Legislation Nov 11, 2009
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) warned Tuesday that Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont. pending climate change bill should realistically reflect the economic costs of reducing carbon emissions and not be centered on purported environmental benefits. (Roll Call)
U.N. leader calls on Senate to speed up climate effort Nov 11, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Wilkerson named to top 100 health care list Nov 10, 2009
Obama placed first on the list with other politicians, including Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, fourth; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 15th; and Arnold Schwarzenegger, 14th. Modern Healthcare magazine covers all types of health care issues, Wilkerson said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bill Clinton meets with Senate Dems on health care Nov 10, 2009
Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. said he had thought the issue was settled. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
America's South Korean Trade Policy... Nov 10, 2009
Senator Max Baucus confirmed this sentiment during the March 2009 confirmation hearing of Ron Kirk, President Obama's nominee as U.S. trade representative. "Our consensus to advance international trade is frayed. [American s] faith in the international trading system is badly shaken," Baucus purported. (Suite101.com)
Students, profs react to health care bill Nov 10, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009. (The Observer, IN)
Reforming Cuba trade policies in state's best interest Nov 9, 2009
The Senate bill, introduced last spring by Montana Democrat Max Baucus, is co-sponsored by Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Green light for $1 trillion reform to US health system Nov 8, 2009
The industry reached an agreement, now under fire, with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and the White House to pledge $80 billion to the overhaul effort and avert further contributions. Bloomberg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Veterans Day event in Stodden Park Nov 8, 2009
Max Baucus and John Tester and Rep. Dennis Rehberg, respectively. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dogs vs. SUVs vs. the earth, debunked Nov 7, 2009
" He said enactment of climate legislation is the "critical step (that) will drive investment decisions toward clean energy" in the United States. "Only new legislation can bring about the comprehensive and integrated changes that are needed to restore America's economic health and keep the nation secure over the long term," added EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. But even some Democrats have reservations about the bill assembled by Kerry and Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the committee chairman.... (Salon)
House Follows Senate in Passing Unemployment and Housing Credit Extensions Nov 7, 2009
Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Max Baucus, D-Mont ... Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Max Baucus, D-Mont. (ABC News -- Business)
Montana Democratic Party gets new director Nov 7, 2009
Max Baucus and Jon Tester for advocating for Montana families, farms and businesses. In Minnesota, Benson worked for Stephanie Schriock, who managed the Franken campaign after running Tester's 2006 general election race. (Montana Standard, MT)
Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote Nov 7, 2009
mttrailboss wrote on Sep 30, 2009 3:17 AM:" I am really disappointed in Senator Max Baucus. Without the 'public option' plan in the proposed health care reform legislation bill, there will be millions of americans without health care insurance and the ability to afford. It sure seems or looks like the big corporate 'greedy' health care insurance and pharmaceutical companies have 'Max' in their back pockets. Max, you let down your constituents in the state of Montana and the people of the United... (Montana Standard, MT)
Tester chairs hearing on Indian veteran issues Nov 7, 2009
Max Baucus listening sessions on health reform over the last two years Indian veterans being sent back and forth from Indian Health Services and Veterans Affairs trying to find health care. Neither the VA or IHS have put the unique needs of Indian veterans front and center, said Tester, also a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Freedom fighter Nov 6, 2009
" I had planned to review it, but it's almost 700 pages, and I have a day job. If I took the time to read it and then write about the whole thing, it would be weeks before I'd get it done -- and I think the book has insights that are supremely relevant to today. So I thought I'd try to blog my review, over several days, and ask for your help, if you're reading the book. Every few days I'll write about what I am learning, and anyone who's reading, or curious, can participate in comments. (We... (Salon)
Democrats advance contentious climate bill Nov 6, 2009
Democrats advance hotly contested climate bill. Republicans boycott; panel chair indicates room for compromise exists. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senate Democrats Advance Climate Bill Without GOP Nov 6, 2009
DINA CAPPIELLO, Associated Press Writer. POSTED: 12:07 pm PST November 4, 2009UPDATED: 8:28 am PST November 5, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Aid for jobless, homebuyers Nov 6, 2009
Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Max Baucus, D-Mont. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Three Senators Out To Rescue Climate Bill Nov 6, 2009
Max Baucus, Montana Democrat. Mr. Kerry, Mr. Graham and Mr. Lieberman stressed Wednesday that their "dual track" for climate legislation would not usurp Mrs. Boxer's efforts or the work of five other committees that have jurisdiction over energy and climate policy. (Newsmax)
Congress Expands Homebuyers Tax Credit Nov 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2009. House Passes Measure Which Extends $8,000 Credit for First-Time Buyers, Adds $6,500 Credit for Some Current Homeowners. (CBS News)
Climate Bill Moves Forward in Senate Nov 6, 2009
Max Baucus, a Democrat voted against the legislation, saying that concerns he had with the bill were not fully addressed. Baucus specifically cited the bill's call for a 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2020. (CBS News)
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew Nov 6, 2009
Montana's Jon Tester and Max Baucus opposed the bill because it allowed , which that state doesn't have many of. And Arkansas Sen. (Salon)
Congress Giving Homebuyers a $6,500 Tax Break Nov 5, 2009
Senate-passed $6,500 tax break for homebuyers headed for quick vote in House. By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON November 5, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
3 Senators Join Forces to Rescue Climate Bill Nov 5, 2009
With bill at standstill, 3 senators with differing politics join forces on climate. By DINA CAPPIELLO Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON November 4, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Montanans hope BNSF deal will cut shipping costs Nov 5, 2009
Jon Tester and Max Baucus said they also are concerned about shipping rates for Montana farmers and other businesses. "Montana agriculture would be in pretty rough shape without the railroad, and vice versa," said Tester, an organic grain farmer. (Agri-View, WI)
Can Senate trio salvage a climate bill? Nov 5, 2009
Can Senate trio salvage a climate bill. - Climate Change- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Three Senators Join Forces On Climate Bill Nov 5, 2009
John Kerry, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham Are Working to Rescue the Imperiled Legislation. is working with Sens. (CBS News)
Will Joe Lieberman Filibuster Health Care Reform, or Won't He? Nov 4, 2009
Max Baucus, chairman of the finance committee, for taking "an important and critical step forward" in his one of the Senate's two main health care bills. Oct. 6, 2009: Lieberman a bipartisan group demanding that the actual text of the finance committee's bill be posted online prior to the vote. (Slate)
Freight expectations Nov 4, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
GOP Senators Absent At Start Of Climate Debate Nov 4, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans boycotted the start of committee debate Tuesday on a bill to curb greenhouse gases, protesting that the bill's costs have not been fully examined. (W-USA News, DC)
Global warming Nov 4, 2009
Follow News & Politics. Editor: Updated: Today Topic. (Salon)
Senate Republicans boycott climate panel Nov 4, 2009
Among the Democrats, there are coal-state and conservative senators such as Montana's Max Baucus and West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller who worry that legislation could harm their states' economies. As a result, Democrats will likely need some Republicans in order to pass a bill in the Senate at large, said Daniel J. Weiss, a senior fellow at the left-leaning Center for American Progress Action Fund. (AZCentral -- News)
Climate bill boycott shows sharp divide Nov 4, 2009
Barrasso, other Republicans demand more analysis of bill. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Republican senators boycott climate bill Nov 4, 2009
Max Baucus, a Democrat who said he had deep reservations about the bill, also was absent. Hoping against hope. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Reid: Not Bound by Timelines for Health Care Bill Nov 4, 2009
wouldn t guarantee Tuesday that a health care bill would pass his chamber before the end of the year, while Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont. confirmed that the Congressional Budget Office would not complete its analysis of the overhaul this week. (Roll Call)
House Healthcare Bill Totals $1.2 Trillion Nov 3, 2009
House Healthcare Bill Totals $1. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
The Conversation: Baucus health reform bill would prove costly Nov 1, 2009
California Credit Union League. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
All together now Nov 1, 2009
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How I got well in India for $50 Nov 1, 2009
" Again, it isn't clear what she does besides posing for photo ops in places from Brazil to Israel, but as a Komen advocate she is supposed to be trying to prevent women from losing their lives. So perhaps someone should point out to her what will happen if her husband kills healthcare reform this year. Millions of uninsured and underinsured women will continue to delay or simply fail to get preventive medical care, including mammography, because they cannot afford those procedures. Thousands of... (Salon)
Demand for foreign-tax experts rising Nov 1, 2009
The new rules would raise an estimated $8 billion in tax revenue, according to the bills sponsors, who include House Ways & Means Chair Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., and Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus, D-Mont. John Barber, an international tax partner with , said passage of the bills would be an indication that governments around the world are increasingly focused on international tax issues. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Obamacare's Medical-Device Tax: Higher Prices, Lower R&D Oct 31, 2009
The situation all comes down to shared responsibility, Senate Finance Committee chairman Max Baucus (D -- Montana) told journalists on October 19. We re all in this together as Americans. (Human Events Online)
Are the Tea Partiers good or bad for the GOP? Oct 30, 2009
" Democrats won, 48 to 45. That's a three-point lead. That lead was 19 points last year. Schaller: Karl, you have anything to add? Agne: Strategically, you have to look at this. As someone who's done these campaigns all over the country, Democrats are going to have a lot of difficult seats to win. They won a lot of seats that lean naturally more to the Republican Party. The problem for the Republicans here is that those voters threw out, in most cases, an incumbent or a party that had come to... (Salon)
Ag cool on global warming bill Oct 30, 2009
Max Baucus D-Montana, say the costs will be much higher. Republicans generally characterize the cap-and-trade concept as a huge energy tax on average Americans. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
House Dems Unveil $1.06 Trillion Health Bill Oct 30, 2009
The actual cost of the Finance bill, as widely reported and cited by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. was $829 billion. (ABC News)
Tester talking health care reform Oct 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009. (Created: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:39 PM MDT). (Havre Daily News, MT)
Johnson: Food should be part of health debate Oct 29, 2009
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. has been urged to include a soda tax in the health care bill by a group of consumer and public health advocates. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pelosi hopes new health plan is poised to pass Oct 29, 2009
" mttrailboss wrote on Sep 30, 2009 3:17 AM:" I am really disappointed in Senator Max Baucus ... " givemeabreak wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:30 PM:" I am ashamed to say I'm from Montana with what that traitor Max Baucus did to all of us and the entire country. (Montana Standard, MT)
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Reid's Bait and Switch Tactics - HUMAN EVENTS. Reid's Bait and Switch Tactics by 10/28/2009. (Human Events Online)
Bill needed for U.S. to lead clean energy, officials say Oct 29, 2009
Obama team: US needs bill to lead in clean energy. Article:Obama team: US needs bill to lead in clean energy:/n/a/2009/10/27/national/w003114D34. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
