The Hill: GOP senator offering single-payer proposal to get Dems on record
GOP Sen. Steve Daines (Mont.) is set to troll Democrats for a second time this year over whether or not they support a single-payer health-care system. The GOP senator has filed an amendment to the fiscal year 2018 budget, which is currently being debated in the Senate, on creating a Medicare for all program favored by progressive lawmakers and outside groups. The amendment supports “establishing a single payer health care system, which may include a Medicare-for-all national health care insurance program” as long as it doesn’t increase the deficit over a four-year or 10-year period. Daines doesn’t support a single-payer
Breitbart News: Senate republicans say not enough, urge Mitch McConnell to keep Senate open 24/7 to pass Trump’s agenda
Senate Republicans wrote to Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and said that having the Senate stay open on Fridays and possibly the weekends is not good enough. Republican lawmakers urged the Senate Majority Leader to “turn the Senate on full time, 24/7, to advance the president’s agenda.” Nine Republican senators sent a letter to Senate Majority Mitch McConnell after McConnell finally cracked under pressure from conservatives and populists alike and decided to extend the Senate’s workweek into Fridays and even possibly the weekend. The nine Republican senators includes: Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD), Luther Strange (R-AL), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Steve
Daines to Nielsen: Protect the Homeland
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kirstjen Nielsen. “Kirstjen Nielsen is an eminently qualified leader who understands the threats facing our nation and will tackle those challenges head-on,” Daines stated. “I look forward to working with Ms. Nielsen to secure our borders and keep Americans safe.” Daines and Nielsen discussed strengthening cybersecurity, specifically addressing the threat facing students and families in the Flathead Valley, combatting meth abuse and securing the Northern border and Southern border. On October 11, 2017, Daines released a statement on Nielsen’s
Daines Celebrates National Forest Products Week
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated National Forest Products Week by highlighting the important impact forestry has on Montana’s economy. Montana’s National Forests are a treasured part of the state’s heritage for generations and provide timber-surrounded counties with good-paying jobs and a vital revenue source to fund schools and infrastructure projects. National Forest Products Week occurs the third week in October as designated by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week each year. The Montana Legislature established this week in 2011 to
Daines Applauds Zinke’s Commitment to Harassment Free Workplace
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on National Parks, today applauded action taken by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to create an action plan to combat the widespread and pervasive culture of harassment and discrimination throughout the National Park Service (NPS). “Our National Parks must be a safe place to work for all employees – free of harassment,” Daines stated. “I have always said culture starts at the top, and I am glad Secretary Zinke is attacking this issue head-on. I will remain vigilant in our oversight on this issue toward ending
Flathead Beacon: Growing High-Paying Montana Jobs
Technology is the great equalizer. There’s no reason Missoula can’t compete with Silicon Valley and that’s the message we heard at the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit. Last week, close to 700 Montanans came out to the University of Montana to talk about the growth of high tech jobs in our state. Technology has removed geography as a constraint to doing business and the opportunities are endless. Our big sky and Montana way of life are our greatest recruiting tools as Montana takes hold of the future – a future we know lies in technology. We had a first-class lineup
Daines Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Nielsen for DHS Secretary
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s intention to nominate Kirstjen Nielsen for the position of Secretary of Homeland Security. “Ms. Nielsen knows the Department inside and out and her experience will be beneficial in guiding Homeland Security forward, especially with her knowledge of cybersecurity issues,” Daines stated. “I look forward to meeting Ms. Nielsen and speaking with her about keeping Americans safe. We need to confirm a Secretary of Homeland Security quickly without partisan obstruction.” Daines is a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which has jurisdiction for
The Missoulian: Trump tax reform plans need work, Montana delegation says
Now that the dust has settled on President Donald Trump’s tax reform plans, Montana’s congressional delegation likes what it sees, though not without a few changes. Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines, along with Montana’s lone U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte say they will support tax cuts if done right. For Tester, a Democrat, that means more tax relief for the middle class and small businesses. “There are some things in here, once it gets hammered out, that could be possible, but I’m looking at it as ‘Is it simplified? Does it benefit small businesses and middle-class families?’” House and Senate
NBC Montana: Facebook visits Missoula to help small businesses
MISSOULA, Mont. – Facebook hosted a free workshop on Tuesday in Missoula to help small businesses learn how to better utilize Facebook and expand their online presence. The seminar kicked off with remarks from U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, followed by presentations from Facebook small business experts, along with question and answer sessions. There were several small businesses that participated on the panel, such as Big Sky Resort, ReStyle Clothing Exchange, Blackfoot Telecommunications and My Montana Roots. “Facebook plays a critical role in connecting customers to businesses across Montana. I’m excited to welcome Facebook to Montana to help our businesses grow