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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday May 31, 2020 ( 9 items )  

Following Sen. Tester Push, Trump Extends Title 32 Orders for Thousands of Guardsmen Fighting COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: Following sustained efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, President Trump announced that the Administration will extend Title 32 orders for National Guard members fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic through mid-August, ensuring that these men and women will have the opportunity to earn additional benefits for their increased service. "This is great news for thousands of Guardsmen defending our  more

Sen. Cramer Issues Joint Op-Ed in Agri-Pulse
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following joint op-ed with eight Senators published in Agri-Pulse: The op-ed was co-authored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, Steve Daines, R-Montana, Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, Jon Tester, D-Montana, Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming. "Agriculture is the economic engine for many communities in the Midwest, North East, and across the Upper Gr  more

Sen. Daines Successfully Protects Benefits for National Guard During Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that he successfully secured extended orders for National Guard members to protect their benefits while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement follows Daines' request to President Trump to extend the orders. "Our brave guardsmen and women working on the frontlines of this pandemic every day to protect the health and safety of our communities need the assura  more

Sen. Daines Successfully Secures Recommendation From Treasury: States Should Send Coronavirus Relief to Local, Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the U.S. Department of Treasury stated that states should distribute 45% of coronavirus relief funds it received to local governments including counties, cities, and towns. This announcement follows Daines introducing a bill requiring this of the state. "Our local communities impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak need the resources and support necessary from the state to prote  more

Sen. Enzi Issues Statement on Oil, Gas Leases in Montana, Wyoming
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after a federal judge in Montana ruled against a Bureau of Land Management directive and invalidated oil and gas leases in Montana and Wyoming: "I am disappointed in the federal judge's decision to side with environmental activists on this issue. "I've long been a proponent of allowing the Wyoming governor's office to work with the BLM and our stakeholders to implement management plans that work for all. "  more

Sen. Tester Announces Nearly $900,000 for Tribal Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced three grants have been awarded to Tribal health care providers to help Native American communities in Montana respond to and prevent further spread of COVID-19. The grants, which Tester secured as part of the Rural Tribal COVID-19 Response program that he fought to include the CARES Act, will benefit the Bighorn Valley Health Center in Hardin, the Rocky Boy Health Board in Box  more

Sen. Tester Issues Statement on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following statement on May 25 in honor of Memorial Day: "It's an understatement to say that Memorial Day is a special day for this country. It's a day that we honor our men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice to this country--and died in service. "The fact of the matter is that every day should be Memorial Day in this country. Because without the folks who serve us, this country would be a whole different place--this worl  more

Sen. Tester Secures More Than $7 Million for Wastewater Systems Improvements in Hardin
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced that the City of Hardin will receive $7,322,000 to make critical improvements and additions to their wastewater systems. "Whether it's for our schools, our main street businesses, or our families, clean water is critical to Montana's communities, especially during these unprecedented times," said Tester. "This investment will help Hardin improve conditions for small business o  more

Sen. Tester Secures More Than $750,000 for Wastewater Systems Improvements in Flathead County
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced that Flathead County Water District #101 will receive $757,000 to make critical improvements and additions to their wastewater systems. "Whether it's for our schools, our main street businesses, or our families, clean water is critical to Montana's communities, especially during these unprecedented times," said Tester. "This investment will help Flathead County improve conditi  more