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Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:40:19 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Monday that he is "focused like a laser" on improving the Stillwater Mining Co. after being elected chairman of the board - but he also isn't ruling out a potential U.S. Senate run.

Bullock says 'absolutely not' to Senate race

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:02 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he is "absolutely not" interested in the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Max Baucus.

Schweitzer courts unions as he considers 2014

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:20:25 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer told a gathering of union leaders Friday that he has not decided on a possible run for U.S. Senate in 2014, but indicated he would need their support if he does.

Baucus must decide what to do with $4.8M war chest

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:20 -0400

HELENA, Montana - U.S. Sen. Max Baucus' decision not to run for re-election in 2014 leaves the Montana Democrat with more than $4.8 million in the bank and no campaign to spend it on.

Montana Democrat Baucus rules out 7th Senate term

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:08 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus of Montana announced plans Tuesday to retire at the end of his term after a career of enormous power and notable independence, producing both collaboration and conflict with fellow Democrats on major tax and health care legislation.