Updated Dec. 18, 2013 7:46 p.m. ET
President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Max Baucus, (D., Mont.) to be the U.S. ambassador to China, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday.
Mr. Baucus, who is 72 years old and in his sixth Senate term, has said he won't seek re-election next year. His post requires Senate confirmation and he isn't likely to quit his Senate seat...
President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Max Baucus, (D., Mont.) to be the U.S. ambassador to China, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday.
Mr. Baucus, who is 72 years old and in his sixth Senate term, has said he won't seek re-election next year. His post requires Senate confirmation and he isn't likely to quit his Senate seat...