Senator Jon Tester's Notes
- Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Today we reflect on one of the darkest days in our history – a day that changed America forever.
The attacks of September 11th brought us together as a nation and strengthened our need for security in a hostile world.
We knew then as we know now that the men and women of our military are up to the task of defending this nation against any attack. T...
- Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The schedule for my outreach meetings is below. All Montanans are welcome to attend to share concerns, information and ideas, and also to open casework. If you have any questions, please call my office toll free at 866-544-4403.
Thursday, August 30
Red Lodge, MT - Carnegie Library from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Lewistown, MT - Fergus County Courthouse...
- Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tester statement on Supreme Court’s health care ruling
(U.S. SENATE) – Montana Senator Jon Tester today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act:
“After my daughter was born, our family had to give up health insurance because we couldn't afford it--a situation too many other Montana f...
- Monday, June 18, 2012
Senator’s Farm Bill provision gives ag producers a voice at EPA
Monday, June 18, 2012
(U.S. SENATE) – Senator Jon Tester is keeping unnecessary regulations from affecting the bottom lines of his fellow Montana farmers and ranchers.
Tester is backing an amendment to the Farm Bill that forces the EPA to consider how its proposed rules impact ...
- Wednesday, June 6, 2012
(U.S. SENATE) – Senator Jon Tester today released the following statement commemorating the 40th anniversary of the ratification of the Montana Constitution:
“The men and women of the Constitutional Convention guaranteed that Montana’s way of life would be passed down to future generations. Thanks to their vision, we live in a state with the best ...
- Monday, June 4, 2012
Senator sponsors bills to raise standards, provide more information to students
(U.S. SENATE) – Senator Jon Tester is making sure that service members and veterans who attend school with G.I. Bill benefits get the high-quality education they earned.
Service members, veterans and other beneficiaries use G.I. Bill benefits to attend college or train...
- Friday, June 1, 2012
Senator backs bill to increase access to dental care, save money
(U.S. SENATE) – Making sure the Big Sky State is also the Big Smile State, Senator Jon Tester is improving Montanans’ access to high-quality dental care.
Tester is backing legislation that makes it easier for low-income Montanans to receive dental services. His bill will provide more...
- Thursday, May 24, 2012
Bipartisan bill addresses drug shortages, speeds up drug research
(U.S. SENATE) – Senator Jon Tester is working to make affordable prescription drugs more accessible for Montanans.
The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act includes a Tester provision to encourage development of new drugs that treat rare and highly resistant infecti...
- Friday, May 18, 2012
VOW to Hire Heroes Act provision focuses on retraining 100,000 veterans for high-demand jobs
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Senator Jon Tester’s VOW to Hire Heroes Act is making a difference for veterans in Montana and across the nation.
Tester’s bill, the only jobs bill to become law in 2011, makes the transition between military service and civilian work as...
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Senator casts only vote to ensure that contractors disclose campaign contributions
(U.S. SENATE) – Senator Jon Tester is calling out Senate leaders from both parties for standing in the way of efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to Washington.
Tester is a member of the Senate Government Affairs Committee. The panel today debated ...
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