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September 27, 2023
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Tester, Moran, Bost, Takano Press VA for Answers on Misuse of PACT Act Workforce Authority
Veterans’ Affairs Committees’ leaders: “VA must strengthen its internal controls and management structures to ensure authorities provided by Congress do not suffer from similar carelessness.”
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September 22, 2023
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Tester Announces New Housing Vouchers for Missoula Housing Authority to Support Homeless Veterans
Senator cut red tape on veteran housing facilities and helped secure new permanent housing vouchers through the HUD-VASH program to help homeless veterans and their families find and keep permanent housing
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September 22, 2023
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Tester Statement on VA’s Misuse of PACT Act Workforce Authority
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September 21, 2023
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Tester Announces More Than $2 Million for Montana Organizations to End Veteran Suicide
First-of-its-kind program created by Chairman’s historic Hannon Act provides VA funding for local suicide prevention programs
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September 21, 2023
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At Hearing, Tester Presses VA Officials to “do better” and Connect More Veterans with Critical Mental Health Services
Chairman also took VA to task on damning Veterans Crisis Line oversight report
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September 20, 2023
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Tester, Moran Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Nation’s Service Dogs Passes Senate
Bipartisan resolution designates September 20th as National Service Dog Day
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September 14, 2023
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Tester, Boozman, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Call on VA to Protect Veterans Filing Benefits Claims
Lawmakers press VA to enforce existing protections for veterans filing initial claims for benefits and ask for additional protections they need from Congress
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September 14, 2023
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Tester’s Bill to Extend Critical Veterans Services and Programs Passes Senate with Unanimous Support
Chairman’s bipartisan bill will ensure no lapse in benefits for veterans and their families nationwide
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September 13, 2023
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Tester, Moran, Murray, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Veterans’ Access to Lifesaving Emergency Medical Transportation
Senators introduce legislation to ensure VA maintains fair, transparent ground and air ambulance rates
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September 12, 2023
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Tester Statement on Confirmation of Tanya Bradsher to be VA Deputy Secretary
Bradsher is the first woman confirmed to serve as VA’s #2 official