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November 1, 2024
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Tester Pushes VA to Publish Rule Change for Veteran Caregivers
In a letter to VA, Tester calls for publication of a proposed rule to change eligibility for veterans and their caregivers
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October 30, 2024
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Improving Veterans’ Mental Health Care Aim of Tester Bill
Senator introduced BRAVE Act to improve veterans’ mental health care workforce, infrastructure, and services, especially for spinal cord-injured and women veterans
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October 29, 2024
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Following Tester, Takano, Blumenthal Push, VA Moves to Cover K-2 Veterans Sickened by Uranium Radiation
VA answers lawmaker’s calls to use the PACT Act to ensure veterans stationed at Karshi Khanabad base in Uzbekistan exposed to radiation receive the benefits they earned
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October 25, 2024
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In Great Falls, Tester Joins NAMI Montana to Talk Expanding Mental Health Resources for Veterans and All Montanans
In remarks to NAMI Montana, Tester touts legislation to improve mental health resources for veterans and all Montanans
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October 22, 2024
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Tester Receives Award for his Work to Protect Rural Veterans’ Access to Emergency Transportation Services
Chairman receives the Legislative Recognition Award from the American Ambulance Association for his legislative efforts and commitment to ensuring rural America’s access to lifesaving emergency ground and air transportation services
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October 18, 2024
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Tester’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Pursue Careers as Truckers is Signed into Law
Senator’s legislation will cut red tape preventing truck driver training programs from accepting veteran benefits
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October 17, 2024
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Following Tester Efforts, Travis W. Atkins VA Clinic in Bozeman Expands to Provide Physical Therapy and Audiology Services
Senator worked for years to secure veteran clinic’s funding and expansion that is now offering more services to Bozeman-area veterans; In 2021, Chairman called on VA Secretary McDonough directly to expand the clinic and offer physical therapy and audiology services
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October 17, 2024
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Following Tester Efforts, Charlie Dowd VA Clinic in Butte Expands to Provide Physical Therapy and Audiology Services
Senator worked for years to secure veteran clinic’s funding and expansion that is now offering more services to Butte-area veterans; In 2022, Chairman called on VA Secretary McDonough directly to expand the clinic and offer physical therapy and audiology services
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October 11, 2024
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Tester, Takano, Blumenthal Call on VA to Ensure Toxic-Exposed K-2 Veterans Receive Earned Benefits
In a letter to VA, group presses for review of toxic exposure-related service-connected disabilities for veterans stationed at Karshi Khanabad base in Uzbekistan
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October 1, 2024
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Elizabeth Dole Foundation Awards Tester Highest Legislative Honor for His Work for Veteran Caregivers
Chairman received the 2024 Dole Congressional Caregiver Champion Award for his legislative efforts and commitment to supporting the nation’s veteran caregivers