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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Monday July 08, 2019 ( 5 items )  

At Helena Town Hall, Tester Talks Policy With the Public
HELENA, Montana, July 2 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - During his third in-person town hall of the year, Senator takes questions from 100+ Montanans * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester fielded questions and solicited feedback from a crowd of more than 100 in Helena today. "We've had some success lately back in D.C. and a big part of that is because of all the support and input from everyday Montanans like you," Tester said. "Your ideas, your concerns, an  more

Following Administration's Job Corps Reversal, Tester Visits Anaconda Center
ANACONDA, Montana, July 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester visited the Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center on Tuesday, following the recent announcement that-after significant pushback from Tester and other members of Congress-the Administration is reversing its reckless, short-sighted decision to close or privatize all 25 Forest Service-run Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers. Tester spoke to students and staff about the  more

Reps. Gianforte, Welch Introduce Bill to Boost Small-State Minimums for Federal Program to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Congressman Greg Gianforte and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to boost funding for homeless programs in small states. The legislation would increase the small state minimum funding for the federal Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program from $300,000 to $750,000. The PATH Fairness Act (H.R. 3592) would increase federal funding t  more

Sen. Daines Secures Over $9 Million in Funding for Glacier Park and Missoula International Airports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $9,783,353 million will be directed towards strengthening Montana's air travel infrastructure at Glacier Park International Airport and Missoula International Airport. "It is one of my highest priorities to ensure Montana has the infrastructure needed to help our economy grow," Daines said. "These grants will ensure that our airports in Missoula and Glacier Par  more

Tester, Bullock, Local Officials Break Ground on Southwest Montana Veterans Home
BUTTE, Montana, July 2 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Facility that will house 60 veterans, spouses set to open in 2020 * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester and Governor Steve Bullock today joined various local, state and federal officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southwest Montana Veterans Home (SWMVH). "It's an honor to break ground on a project that's been three decades in the making," Tester said. "Without the persistence and dedicat  more