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March 6, 2024
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Tester Announces Montana Toxic-Exposed Veteran Receiving PACT Act Benefits as His State of the Union Guest
Tester will bring Fred Hamilton, a toxic-exposed veteran from Columbia Falls receiving long-overdue benefits from the PACT Act, to State of the Union
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March 5, 2024
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Tester Joins Military and Veterans Service Organizations to Urge Swift Legislative Action on his Major Richard Star Act
Bipartisan legislation from Tester would deliver combat-injured veterans full military benefits; Address longstanding injustice for those forced to medically retire from service
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March 4, 2024
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After Tester Push, Provision to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights from Federal Overreach is Included in Must-Pass Government Funding Bill
Tester called on Senate leadership last week to keep bipartisan amendment language that protects veterans’ access to legal firearms in government funding legislation
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March 1, 2024
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Tester Questions Montana Witnesses on Work to Honor Veterans at VA Cemeteries Hearing
Montana Veterans Affairs Division Administrator assures Chairman that Special Forces medallions will be reinstated at the Fort Harrison State Veterans Cemetery following removal
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March 1, 2024
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Tester to Senate Colleagues: Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights from Federal Overreach in Government Funding Bill
Tester calls on Senate leadership to keep bipartisan amendment that protects veterans’ access to legal firearms; Senator: “We need to ensure the government does not infringe on veterans’ Second Amendment rights and that they are afforded due process protections.”
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February 27, 2024
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Tester Joins The American Legion to Talk Priorities as Chairman
Chairman addressed hundreds of Legion members from Montana and across the country at annual national legislative conference
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February 26, 2024
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Millions of Toxic-Exposed Veterans Eligible for Expanded VA Health Care, Thanks to Tester’s PACT Act
Following Tester’s efforts, VA announced today it will expand health care eligibility to any veteran exposed to toxins and other hazards serving in the military
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February 23, 2024
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Tester Celebrates Grand Opening of New Clinic for VA Medical Disability Exams in Missoula
Senator secured new facility to ensure Missoula veterans have timelier access to VA benefits and health care
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February 22, 2024
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Tester Demands USPS Postmaster Take Swift Action to Protect Veterans’ Access to Critical Medications
Chairman presses USPS to ensure Montana veterans receive accurate and timely prescription medications following reports of processing errors
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February 15, 2024
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Tester, Colleagues Demand VA Improves Care for Victims of Sexual Assault
Senators called on VA to take immediate action to improve its readiness to treat veterans seeking care after experiencing a sexual assault