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March 9, 2022
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Tester Statement on President Biden’s Picks to Fill Critical Positions to Support Veterans
President taps candidates to serve as VA Under Secretary for Health, VA Under Secretary for Benefits, and on the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission
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March 8, 2022
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Tester Raises Concerns with VA Caregivers Program During Veterans Service Organizations Hearing
In his opening remarks, Chairman gave special recognition to Billings veteran Ben Steele on the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March
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March 7, 2022
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Tester Throws Support Behind VA Proposal to Cut Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs for Veterans
Chairman: “Cost should not be a deterrent from ensuring veterans receive the care that is needed and recommended by their VA provider.”
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March 4, 2022
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Tester Joins Bipartisan Legislative Effort to Support National World War II Memorial
Bipartisan bill would fund Memorial repairs at no cost to taxpayers through commemorative coin proceeds
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March 3, 2022
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Tester Statement on Republican-Backed Bill that Led to Commission to Study Veterans’ Facilities Nationwide
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March 2, 2022
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At Hearing with Top Veterans Service Organizations, Tester Urges Bipartisan Progress on Toxic Exposure Reforms
Chairman: “If we are going to fulfill our obligation to veterans…we need to work together in a bipartisan and bicameral way to deliver the results toxic-exposed veterans have earned and deserve.”
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March 1, 2022
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Tester Statement on VA’s Proposal to Add Nine New Presumptive Conditions for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
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March 1, 2022
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Tester Hears 2022 Legislative Priorities from Disabled American Veterans
Chairman underscored his commitment to delivering comprehensive toxic exposure reform in annual hearing with leading Veterans Service Organization
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February 23, 2022
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Tester Urges VA to Bolster Timely Delivery of Care to Veterans through Improved Scheduling
Chairman calls on VA Secretary to improve the Department’s appointment scheduling and consultation management processes
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February 16, 2022
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BREAKING: Tester, Moran Bill to Expand VA Health Care for Post-9/11 Veterans Unanimously Clears Senate
Committee leaders’ bipartisan Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act one step closer to becoming law