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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]].  

Baucus faced criticisms of being unethical when he recommended to the [[Obama administration]] that his girlfriend, Melodee Hanesbe, be nominated as a federal U.S. Attorney. <ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30228.html</ref> Hanesbe had traveled abroad with Baucus to foreign events and meetings. <ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/70765-hanes-traveled-abroad-with-baucus-twice-in-08</ref>

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 The nomination was withdrawn and Obama appointed someone else.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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