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May 11, 2022
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Tester Presses VA Officials on Increased Oversight of Care for Veterans
At hearing, Chairman also heard from VA OIG Inspector General on critical need for VA to broaden awareness of the OIG’s recommendations
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May 11, 2022
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Tester, Moran, Murray Lead Bipartisan Charge to Expand Veterans’ Access to Assisted Living Services
Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to assist aging veterans in living independently, save taxpayer dollars
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May 6, 2022
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Tester, Boozman Spearhead Bipartisan Push to Bolster VA Workforce
Senators introduce VA WISE Act to tackle chronic Department labor shortages across the country through increased recruitment and retention
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May 4, 2022
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Tester Seeks Answers from VA on Use of Department Personnel at U.S. Border at Workforce Hearing
VA official assured Senator no Department employees under consideration to go to southern border; Chairman also announced bipartisan legislation to bolster VA workforce
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April 29, 2022
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Tester Celebrates Grand Opening of New VA Clinic in Butte
Chairman helped secure state-of-the-art facility in federal funding bills to better serve southwest Montana veterans
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April 20, 2022
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Tester, Moran Urge Transparency and Timely Action on VA Caregivers Program
Senators to VA Secretary McDonough: “we urge VA to clarify the terms and timeline of the suspension and the status of current applicants and participants in the Program as soon as possible.”
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April 19, 2022
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Tester Announces VA Grants for Montana Organizations Combatting Veteran Suicide
VA accepting applications for new program established under Chairman’s landmark Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act
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April 13, 2022
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Tester Leads Bipartisan Legislative Effort to Honor Purple Heart Recipients
Chairman introduced bipartisan bill to include medal recipients on federal military awards website
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April 8, 2022
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Tester, Boozman, Manchin Bill to Strengthen VA Oversight for Veterans and Taxpayers Unanimously Clears Senate
Bipartisan legislation to provide VA watchdog with essential oversight tool to detect waste, fraud, and abuse
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April 6, 2022
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Tester, Moran, Sanders Hold Bipartisan Roundtable to Improve Veterans’ Access to VA Dental Care
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee members and stakeholders discussed steps to expand VA dental services for veterans