Daines to Shulkin: Make Veterans Choice Work for Montana Veterans
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted the importance of improving the Veterans Choice Program for Montana’s veterans in a letter to President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin. In the letter, Daines underscored his commitment to working with Shulkin to improve access to timely and quality care for veterans. “I recently reiterated to Health Net that their performance is unacceptable and have asked for regular updates on their progress,” Daines wrote. “When confirmed, I ask that you to take action immediately to ensure that Montana Veterans are getting the healthcare
Tester, Daines Announce Montana Students Selected for Senate Youth Program
Students from Bozeman and Glendive among only 104 nationwide chosen for weeklong convention (U.S. Senate) – Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines announced today that two young Montanans have been chosen to participate in the 55th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C.. Tester and Daines announced Allison Reinhardt of Bozeman and Mason Hutchinson of Glendive will be representing the state of Montana as delegates at the weeklong convention in Washington, D.C., from March 4-11. “These young Montanans are exceptionally bright and I look forward to seeing their continued successes,” Tester said. “Allison and Mason will no doubt make us all proud
OMB Director Nominee Endorses Daines Balanced Budget or Members Won’t Get Paid Bill
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today questioned President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney during the nomination hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. In the hearing, Daines explicitly asked Mulvaney if he supports Daines’ bill, the Balanced Budget Accountability Act. The bill requires that Congress passes a balanced budget – or members won’t get paid. “We spoke in my office Congress, I know you know the importance of balancing a budget, but unlike hardworking families in this country, Congress isn’t required to pass a
Daines: Haley Confirmed for UN Ambassador
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for United Nations Ambassador, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. “Ambassador Haley will work to restore the relationships between the United States, Israel and our allies around the globe that have been severely fractured by the Obama administration,” Daines stated. “I am excited for Ambassador Haley’s leadership at the U.N. to once again represent American values.” Immediately following Haley’s confirmation Daines authored a letter to Haley, noting that he looks forward to working with her “to advance U.S. interests in the U.N. and
KPAX: Daines, MT business groups back Trump decision on Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Steve Daines is praising President Donald J. Trump’s executive action to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline. “The Keystone XL pipeline will create good-paying Montana union and tribal jobs,” Daines stated. “After years of talk and political nonsense, I couldn’t be more thrilled that President Trump has heeded my call to move forward construction of this project.” Daines sent a letter to Trump on Dec. 6, 2016 urging him to take immediate action in starting the process to build the Keystone XL pipeline. In a statement Tuesday, Democrat U.S. Senator Jon Tester said, “I look
Trump Heeds Daines’ Call: Keystone XL Moving Forward
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today praised President Donald J. Trump’s executive action to move forward the commonsense job-creating Keystone XL pipeline. “The Keystone XL pipeline will create good-paying Montana union,” Daines stated. “After years of talk and political nonsense, I couldn’t be more thrilled that President Trump has heeded my call to move forward construction of this project.” In Daines’ letter to Trump on December 6, 2016, Daines urged him to take immediate action in starting the process to build the Keystone XL pipeline. Cary Hegreberg, Executive Director, Montana Contractors Association: “The Keystone project will put hundreds of high paid construction workers to
Billings Gazette: Montana farm groups optimistic about agriculture secretary nominee
Montana farm and ranch groups know little about President Donald Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary but are being assured former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is a good hire. Perdue, a Republican, was tapped Jan. 19 as the nominees Trump first floated in December were finishing Senate confirmation hearings. He has set to begin one-on-one visits next week with members of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, which includes U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. “I look forward to meeting with Gov. Perdue to ensure our farmers and ranchers have an open line with the top of the ag department,” Daines said
ABC Fox Montana: Sen. Daines writes letter in support of child welfare
GREAT FALLS – Sen. Steve Daines released a letter Sunday seeking help for child welfare. Daines’ letter shed light on the statistic that 14 Montana children died within a year of abuse reports. 11 of these children were under the age of two, according to the Department of Justice Child Fatality Review Report. The senator urged state leaders such as Gov. Steve Bullock to pursue foster care and welfare reforms during this legislative session. Daines also discussed the increase in recent years of Montana children in foster care as well as the history of drug and alcohol abuse found in 12
Daines: Pompeo Confirmed for CIA Director
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo with bipartisan support. “Mike will bring strong leadership to the CIA and work tirelessly to protect the American people and our security,” Daines stated. On January 18, Daines met with Pompeo in his Washington, D.C. office where they discussed the critical balance between privacy and security to protect the American people and thwart attacks on the homeland. ###