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Senator Jon Tester

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Third-generation Montana farmer. Proud grandfather. Former school teacher. Flattop icon. Trumpet player. Montana's senior Senator.

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Joined March 2012
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As they transported thousands of fellow servicemembers injured in combat during the Vietnam War, US Army Dustoff crews risked their own lives to save those of others. I was proud to join my colleagues in our unanimous vote to award these heroes with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and there's no question we need to do more to support students' wellbeing. That's why I introduced my CARE for Student Mental Health Act to fight the shortage of mental health professionals in schools and improve our students' access to care.
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Folks in rural America depend on AM radio for important updates, but Washington bureaucrats and big car companies don't seem to get that. My bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to travel in the right direction to protect this resource.
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ICYMI: As @USPS tries to move outgoing mail processing operations from Missoula to Spokane, I'm hell-bent on blocking this bad decision and holding USPS leadership accountable to rural America with my PARCEL Act.
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Started my morning off with some good old-fashioned Q&A with the 8th graders from Belgrade Middle. These kids have bright futures ahead!
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I’m working with Republicans and Democrats to secure our border, hold criminals accountable, and keep our communities safe.
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Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill
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Montana seniors and working families depend on the affordability of manufactured home communities, but I’ve been hearing more and more about out-of-state investors jacking up their costs. I’m listening to experts on how we can protect Montanans from higher rent and added fees:
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A good education is key to a great future, and that starts with the devoted teachers leading the way at the front of MT classrooms. The work isn't easy, but these folks give it their all and more—so this Teacher Appreciation Week, don't forget to thank the educators out there!
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Checked in this week with Councilman Weatherwax and Councilwoman Lankford on the priorities of the Blackfeet and CSKT communities. As we continue to build on these partnerships, we'll continue to deliver for Indian Country.
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Rising costs and a shortage of affordable housing options are a real problem in our state—and one that needs an urgent fix. I'm proud to have secured more than $16M toward addressing housing availability in Montana and ensuring folks who call our state home can continue to do so.
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Women vets are the fastest-growing group in the veteran community, and we need to double down on ensuring they can access the care and benefits they earned. Today, my Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee heard firsthand from advocates on steps to improve that support at VA.
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Heroes who earned the Medal of Honor through their service deserve recognition, but many grave markers and headstones honoring those who served before 1917 are run down with no way to restore them. Chairman @SenatorTester introduced a bill to fix this.
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Senator Jon Tester
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My message on USPS' decision to relocate Missoula's outgoing mail processing: You're messing with the wrong state. I'm joining a bipartisan group of colleagues to call on USPS leaders to halt these efforts and restore full service to affected communities.
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These students from Browning High School are going places, and sitting down with them was one of the highlights of my day.
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As a former public school teacher, I've seen how programs like TRIO can push exceptional students to reach their fullest potential. Theresa's thrown herself headfirst into that mission, and I'm always happy to hear from her how TRIO continues to make a difference in Montana.
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Montana Coffee's all about checking in with Montanans and hearing firsthand the issues on their minds. These conversations are one of the most important parts of my job—and also some of my favorite.
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This School Nurse Day, I'm thanking school nurses across our state for showing up every day with the dedication and care they do to tend to their students. We need more of these folks in our schools, which is why I'm pushing to invest in their critical care through my NURSE Act.
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The $34 trillion national debt is both unacceptable and unsustainable. I'm re-introducing my Constitutional amendment to require balanced budgets so we don't pass on a bill we can’t pay to our kids and grandkids.
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Always a pleasure to talk conservation with these guys. Preserving the Montana we know and love is good for our economy, good for recreation, and good for our kids and grandkids’ access to the great outdoors.
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Got a whole lot of Montana realtors in the house today, and these folks were echoing what I hear from Montanans everywhere: we need more housing that families can afford. I agree—and I'm laser-focused on solutions that will lower housing costs and boost housing supply.
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