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March 15, 2023
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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Push to Deliver Annual Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders team up on bipartisan legislation to increase rates of disability compensation for veterans and survivors
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March 15, 2023
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At Hearing, Tester Demands Answers from VA and Oracle Cerner Officials on Electronic Health Record System
Chairman on the future of EHRM: “We need to know exactly where the hell we’re at, where we’re going, what it’s going to cost, and when we can look for a timely delivery.”
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March 14, 2023
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Tester Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Montana Veterans Filing Benefits Claims
Chairman introduced bipartisan bill to reinstate criminal penalties for predatory, unaccredited veterans’ claims representatives ripping off veterans
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March 10, 2023
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Tester, Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Connect Transitioning Servicemembers with Border Security Careers
Senators’ Veterans Border Patrol Training Act will bolster border security workforce and increase hiring of transitioning servicemembers
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March 10, 2023
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Tester Statement on VA Electronic Health Record System Report
Report responds to concerns raised by VA medical staff, veterans, and Congress
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March 9, 2023
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Tester Talks Legislative Priorities with Veterans Service Organizations at Final Hearing
VSOs throw support behind Chairman Tester’s legislative efforts to bolster VA infrastructure and increase research into medicinal cannabis
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March 7, 2023
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Tester Presses Defense Officials on Fixing TRICARE Issues, Cutting Red Tape for Mental Health Providers at Oversight Hearing
Chairman also demanded answers on the U.S. Air Force’s Malmstrom Missileers investigation
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March 2, 2023
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Disabled American Veterans Award Tester Highest Legislative Honor
Following annual legislative hearing with DAV, Chairman received the 2023 Veterans’ Champion Award for his long list of achievements and outstanding commitment to supporting the nation’s disabled veterans and families
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March 1, 2023
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Tester Leads Hearings with Veterans Service Organizations on Annual Priorities for Veterans and their Families
Chairman gave special recognition to National Commander Joe Parsetich from Great Falls, Montana at annual presentation from DAV
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February 28, 2023
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Tester Urges Quick Action on Major Richard Star Act at Press Conference Alongside Military and Veterans Service Organizations
Bipartisan legislation from Tester would deliver combat-injured veterans’ full military benefits; Address longstanding injustice for those forced to medically retire from service