WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Anaconda Local Development Corporation will use funds to help Smelter City Brewing purchase new fermenters * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today that the Anaconda Local Development Corporation will receive a $28,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Program to help Smelter City Brewing in Anaconda purchase new equipment. "I'm proud to support the folks at Anac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today announced the recipients of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique recognition of Montana veterans who served our country and continued their service in their communities. "On this Veterans Day, I have the honor of recognizing 27 Montana veterans with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation. They make our state a better place through  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: During National Adoption Month, Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow for their dedication to and compassion for Montana's children. For 18 years, the Malnaas have welcomed more than 150 foster children into their home, embracing them with the unconditional love they need. Lynne and Myron nurture and care for the kids, watch them grow, and provide the opportunity for the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting answers from Google on what procedures they are putting in place to protect Americans' health information. "[O]ne of my top priorities in Congress is upholding the privacy rights of Montanans, and all Americans, and ensuring there are robust safeguards in place to protect sensitive patient data," Daines wrote. "In light of recent reports regarding 'Project   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. John Tester, D-Montana, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement commemorating Veterans Day: "On Veterans Day, we pause to remember our veterans, and honor the enduring sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, as well as their families. They represent the very best of this country, and their sacrifices have come at a high cost. "There are lives lost, physical injuries, and far too often, unseen wounds of w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Veterans Day: "On Veterans Day, we pause to remember our veterans, and honor the enduring sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, as well as their families. They represent the very best of this country, and their sacrifices have come at a high cost. "There are lives lost, physical injuries, and far too often, unseen wounds of war. "As a grateful nat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Funds will help Mountain Pacific Quality Health improve quality and access to care in Montana * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced $15,426,135 in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) funds for Mountain Pacific Quality Health in Helena. Mountain Pacific is one of 14 Quality Innovation Network Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) across the nation established by CMS to bring Medica  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator continues his fight to cut red tape, provide Montana hemp farmers with access to bank services * * * As a part of his ongoing efforts to cut red tape and provide certainty for Montana hemp farmers, U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week sent a letter urging the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to quickly issue guidance to financial institutions looking to provide bank services to the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Tester, D-Montana, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - The Protect VETS Act closes 90/10 loophole, requiring for-profit schools to secure at least 10 percent of their revenues from non-taxpayer dollars * * * Closing out the week of Veterans Day, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Protect Veterans'   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - The Protect VETS Act closes 90/10 loophole, requiring for-profit schools to secure at least 10 percent of their revenues from non-taxpayer dollars * * * Closing out the week of Veterans Day, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Protect Veterans' Education and Training Spending (Protect VETS) Act of 2019 to protect   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Tester, D-Montana, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - President Trump continues to block proposals to include Parkinsonism, Bladder Cancer, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism to the list of presumptive health outcomes * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday called on the Trump Administration to take action on behalf of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - President Trump continues to block proposals to include Parkinsonism, Bladder Cancer, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism to the list of presumptive health outcomes * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday called on the Trump Administration to take action on behalf of thousands of Vietnam Veterans across the country by expanding the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Critical bill provides protections, resources for victims of violence * * * As part of his ongoing effort to protect victims of violence in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today joined his Senate colleagues in a push for reauthorization of the critical Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which faces uncertainty due to inaction in Congress. First enacted in 1994, VAWA provides resources to protect v  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is disregarding scientific studies in its policymaking, said U.S. Senator Jon Tester today following a report that the agency will be updating a rule to prevent the use of critical, scientific public health studies against the agency's mission to keep air and water clean, and protect public safety. A leaked draft of the EPA's misleadingly titled rule, Strengthening Tr  more