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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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  1. 4 hours ago

    After almost 2 years of working hand-in-hand with Johnny Isakson (R-GA) I know that bipartisanship is not just possible, but productive. By working together & finding common ground we've managed to get big things done for our veterans.

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  2. 19 hours ago

    Those are just 2 of my 11 bipartisan veterans bills that have been signed into law this Congress. I will never stop fighting for our veterans.

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  3. 19 hours ago

    The will make it easier for veterans to get the care they've earned. This is a bill I was proud to champion and usher to ' desk.

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  4. 19 hours ago

    My VA Accountability bill is holding the accountable to Montana veterans. I was proud to work with Johnny Isakson to pass this legislation.

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  5. 19 hours ago

    I’ve been working across the aisle to pass several major VA reform bills because our veterans have earned the very best.

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  6. Oct 18

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  7. Oct 17

    In December, signed my bill to declassify the records of Billings veteran John Olsen who was unknowingly exposed to chemical agents as part of Project SHAD. Now, John can use these records to apply for disability benefits.

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  8. Oct 17

    It's been 950+ days since the received scientific evidence that veterans exposed to Agent Orange are at a higher risk for bladder cancer, hyperthyroidism & other conditions—but they still haven't responded. The VA must act NOW.

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  9. Oct 16

    On June 6, signed our into law, calling it a “historic moment.” The now has one year to implement it & I’ll be holding them accountable to ensure they use the tools we’ve given them to get the job done right.

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  10. Oct 16

    Have you ever wondered how the sausage gets made in the United States Senate? Read the story—from start to finish—of how our landmark began with feedback from Montana veterans and ended up on the President’s desk.

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  11. Oct 15

    Weston is a Gold Star son & Fry Scholar attending . The expands the Yellow Ribbon Program to pre-9/11 veterans & their families, letting students like Weston use his father’s education benefits to help pay for school. READ MORE:

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  12. Oct 15

    Jon is an Iraq & Afghanistan veteran from Lewistown. As a STEM student, he takes field courses that the G.I. Bill doesn’t cover. With the , Jon can get in the field and not worry about how much his degree requirements will cost. READ MORE:

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  13. Oct 15

    On August 16, 2017, signed my fifth bill of the year into law. Our gets rid of the arbitrary deadline for a veteran to use their G.I. Bill benefits and strengthens education benefits for generations to come.

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  14. Oct 13

    Matt Kuntz has been a tremendous advocate for Montana veterans’ access to mental health screenings and treatment. His years of experience innovating and improving mental health treatment will be a huge asset to the .

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  15. Oct 12

    Dedicating today’s to the & all the men and women who risk life and limb to keep our communities safe.

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  16. Oct 11

    This week I took to the to stop the expansion of junk health insurance plans that don’t even cover the basics. Unfortunately, we fell one vote short. But I won’t stop fighting until every Montanan can see a doctor w/o breaking the bank.

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    Oct 11

    NGAUS president, Ret. Brig. Gen. Roy Robinson, presented the Harry S. Truman Award, the Association's highest honor, to ​ for his advocacy of the National Guard. Tester is a co-recipient of the award with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

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  18. Oct 10

    It’s an honor to receive the Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense from . I will never stop fighting to honor those who bravely serve our nation, especially our citizen soldiers and airmen of the .

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  19. Oct 9

    Starting last week, health insurance companies now have permission to sell long-term junk plans to Montana families. That’s why I’m sponsoring legislation to stop corporations from shilling shoddy plans that don’t cover Montanans’ basic health care needs.

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  20. Oct 9

    A few years ago, Kalispell community and business leaders approached me with a plan & we were able to secure a $10 million grant to build the Glacier Rail Park. Today we celebrated the grand opening of this new rail park!

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