The White House may nominate Montana Senator Baucus as the new ambassador to China

The White House may nominate Montana Senator Baucus as the new ambassador to China. On Wednesday, White House officials said that they will appoint Montana Senator Max?#40077;…

The White House may nominate Montana Senator Baucus as the new ambassador to China. On Wednesday, White House officials said that they will appoint Montana Senator Max Kass. Baucus) as the new ambassador to China. The news has been confirmed by another senator and a close friend of Baucus. Baucus, 72, has said he will not run for Senate in 2014. The news has not yet been officially confirmed, and Baucus himself declined to comment. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Baucus participated in the formulation of Obama's health care law and also raised objections to its implementation. Baucus has also expressed a desire to reform the nation's tax code. After decades of failed efforts, both Baucus and House Ways and Means Committee Rep. David Kemp expressed hope that the issue could be resolved this year. The news of his nomination as the new ambassador to China may further put this wish on hold.