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May 10, 2024
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Tester, Murray, Brown Push VA to Renegotiate Tougher Electronic Health Record Modernization Contract for Veterans and Taxpayers
Senators call on VA to include stronger accountability provisions as it renegotiates EHRM contract with Oracle Health
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May 9, 2024
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Tester Leads Committee Roundtable with VSOs on Improving Care and Benefits for Women Veterans
Chairman and VSOs discussed improving the claims process for survivors of military sexual trauma and changing the culture at VA to better support women veterans’ service and sacrifice
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May 7, 2024
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Tester, Brown, King to VA: Fix ‘Ineffective’ Oversight of Community Care Network Administrators
Following OIG report detailing VA’s inability to oversee Community Care Network contracts, Senators demand VA take immediate steps to remedy the issues outlined in the report
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May 2, 2024
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Senate Unanimously Passes Tester-Backed Bill to Name Butte VA Clinic after Montana WWII Hero Charlie Dowd
Montana delegation’s bipartisan bill to honor Montana veteran Charlie Dowd one step away from President’s desk; Tester secured funds for state-of-the-art clinic that opened its doors in April 2022
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May 2, 2024
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Tester Presses VA Secretary McDonough on VA Hiring Following Record PACT Act Enrollment
At budget hearings, Tester calls on VA to ensure it is delivering timely health care and benefits to veterans amidst increased enrollment due to the PACT Act
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May 2, 2024
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BREAKING: Senate Unanimously Passes Tester, Braun, Brown Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipients
Senators’ bipartisan bill to rightfully memorialize all Medal of Honor recipients is one step away from President’s desk
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April 29, 2024
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Tester Urges VA Montana to Better Protect Veterans from Opioid Abuse
Senator presses VA Montana to follow opioid prescription guidelines and ensure non-opioid options are available for pain management
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April 29, 2024
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Tester, Moran, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Veterans New Facilities Nationwide
Senators’ bipartisan legislation would authorize construction of 11 VA medical facilities across the nation
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April 16, 2024
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Tester, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on VA to Fix Outdated Disability Benefits Regulations for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Senators: “Outdated VA regulations should not deny them earned benefits the PACT Act has provided.”
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April 15, 2024
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Tester Nominates Helena’s Diane Carlson Evans for the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Senator urges President Biden to honor former U.S. Army Captain Diane Carlson Evans for her Army Nurse Corps and civilian service