Baucus sought top Justice job for girlfriend

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As Senate Democrats struggle this weekend to find 60 votes to pass health care reform, a scandal is brewing that promises to cause a big headache for one of the main players.

The office of Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., confirmed late Friday that Baucus had nominated his girlfriend for a top position in the Justice Department.

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