KTVH: Daines fights against Amtrak ticket-agent cuts along Hi-Line
During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) urged Amtrak officials to reconsider cutting ticket agent jobs at Amtrak’s Havre and Shelby stations and to take action to ensure the transportation needs of rural Montanans are met, including adding a stop in Culbertson. “The Empire Builder is critically important to keeping our rural communities connected, transporting out-of-state visitors to some of Montana’s pristine landscapes and supporting local economies,” said Daines. “Amtrak must take action to ensure the needs of Montanans and rural travelers are met.” During
Great Falls Tribune: Daines: Bring B-12 bomber to Malmstrom
Sen. Steve Daines is urging U.S. Air Force officials to consider Malmstrom Air Force Base as a future site for the B-21 bomber. The Montana Republican made his suggestion Thursday to U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on the Air Force budget. He said Gen. David Goldfein spoke in September about the strategic advantages and budgetary efficiencies of having Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) assets and long-range bombers both located at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. “I find that argument very compelling and believe the same advantages could be
After Urging Pruitt, EPA Works to Lift Gag Order on Cleanup Plan at Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site
U.S. SENATE – Just a day after U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt to lift a court gag order on the Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund site cleanup plan, Daines announced today that the Department of Justice in conjunction with the EPA and the Atlantic Richfield Company filed a motion to lift the confidentiality order. During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies hearing, Daines secured Administrator Pruitt’s commitment that EPA staff would quickly go to Butte to hear the community’s input once the details of the plan are released.
Daines Urges FCC Chairman to Remain Competitive in Wireless, Better Serve Rural Areas
U.S. SENATE — During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to act swiftly to ensure the United States remains the leader in 5G wireless technology and to take steps to strengthen access to broadband in rural areas. Mentioning the recent congressional trip he led to China, Daines warned Chairman Pai that he feared America was losing the race to 5G and questioned Chairman Pai on what actions the Commission is taking to ensure the United States remains the world leader is 5G technology.
Daines Urges Secretary Wilson to Strengthen Montana Air Force, Address Equipment Shortfalls
U.S. SENATE — Today, during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on the Department of the Air Force budget, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, to consider Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls as a future base for the B-21 bomber. He also requested an update on the plan to replace Montana’s aging UH-1N helicopters. “With 3,400 active duty airmen, 968 Air Guardsmen, and 600 civil servants in Montana, Montana is essential to some of the Air Force’s most critical missions,” said Daines. “These men and women represent the best America has to
Daines Joins Bipartisan Majority in Confirming Gina Haspel as CIA Director
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined a bipartisan group of 54 Senators in confirming Gina Haspel as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. “Ms. Haspel is a woman who is exceptionally qualified to lead the CIA at a time when we cannot make mistakes,” said Daines. “She has put country first her entire 30 year career. She has earned the respect of leaders as well as those men and women in the CIA. Ms. Haspel has my full support.” Following a meeting with Ms. Haspel this afternoon, Daines announced his support for her as Director of
KMMS: SEN. DAINES TRYING TO SAVE MONTANA AMTRAK JOBS
During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Senator Steve Daines urged Amtrak officials to reconsider cutting ticket agent jobs at Amtrak’s Havre and Shelby stations. He asked them to take action to ensure the transportation needs of rural Montanans are met. “The Empire Builder is critically important to keeping our rural communities connected, transporting out-of-state visitors to some of Montana’s pristine landscapes and supporting local economies,” said Daines. “Amtrak must take action to ensure the needs of Montanans and rural travelers are met.” During the hearing, Daines worried about the loss of ticketing agent jobs at the Havre
KXLH: Daines fights against Amtrak ticket-agent cuts along Hi-Line
During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) urged Amtrak officials to reconsider cutting ticket agent jobs at Amtrak’s Havre and Shelby stations and to take action to ensure the transportation needs of rural Montanans are met, including adding a stop in Culbertson. “The Empire Builder is critically important to keeping our rural communities connected, transporting out-of-state visitors to some of Montana’s pristine landscapes and supporting local economies,” said Daines. “Amtrak must take action to ensure the needs of Montanans and rural travelers are met.” During the
Daines Urges Amtrak to Save Jobs at Havre and Shelby Stations, Meet Needs of Rural Montanans
U.S. SENATE — During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Amtrak officials to reconsider cutting ticket agent jobs at Amtrak’s Havre and Shelby stations and to take action to ensure the transportation needs of rural Montanans are met, including adding a stop in Culbertson. “The Empire Builder is critically important to keeping our rural communities connected, transporting out-of-state visitors to some of Montana’s pristine landscapes and supporting local economies,” said Daines. “Amtrak must take action to ensure the needs of Montanans and rural travelers are met.” During