Baucus lauds U.S.-Canadian border pact

Baucus lauds U.S.-Canadian border pact

Tim Leeds

Sen. Max Baucus said he is happy that President Barack Obama and the prime minister of Canada have promised to strengthen border security, increase trade and improve the economy of both countries.

"I'm focused on Montana jobs, and have worked hard to create new opportunities for Montanans to tap into new markets in Canada," Baucus said in a release Friday. "Whether by expanding the hours of operation at our shared ports along the northern border, or using the latest technology to secure our borders while facilitating the movement of trade, Mo...