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Re: This sucks, Baucus does NOT deserve this position!

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Thu, 19 Dec 13 4:04 AM | 49 view(s)
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This is just how it works, a reward for a lifetime of 'loyal' service to the party. Besides, he'll now carry the title of 'Ambassador' the rest of his life, which has more prestige than does 'Senator'.




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This sucks, Baucus does NOT deserve this position!
By: clo
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Thu, 19 Dec 13 3:47 AM
Msg. 59122 of 65535

White House to Nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to China

President Obama plans to nominate Senator Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat and chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, as his next ambassador to China, according to three officials familiar with the pending announcement.

Mr. Baucus, the chief Capitol Hill architect of Mr. Obama’s health care overhaul, had already decided not to seek re-election next year. He has served six terms and is Montana’s longest-serving senator.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/us/politics/obama-said-to-pick-montana-democrat-as-china-envoy.html?emc=edit_na_20131218


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