In 2006, Baucus returned $18,892 in contributions from groups connected to [[Jack Abramoff]].
In 2006, Baucus returned $18,892 in contributions from groups connected to [[Jack Abramoff]].
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Baucus faced criticisms of being unethical when he recommended to the [[Obama administration]] that his girlfriend, Melodee Hanes, be nominated as a federal U.S. Attorney. <ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30228.html</ref>. The nomination was withdrawn and Obama appointed someone else. Baucus and Hanes--both divorced--are currently living together in Washington, where she works for the Justice Department in a job that matches her expertise.
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Baucus faced criticisms of being unethical when he recommended to the [[Obama administration]] that his girlfriend, Melodee Hanes, be nominated as a federal U.S. Attorney. <ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30228.html</ref>. The nomination was withdrawn. Baucus and Hanes--both divorced--are currently living together in Washington, where she works for the Justice Department in a job that matches her expertise.