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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

Yes. It is worse than nothing. At least if you had nothing, you know what you have.

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

In Montana, and I believe across the country, we have witnessed a tragic increase in the suicide rate among guardsmen and reservists that have never been deployed.

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

No. In a word, no. And of all the choices that we have out there, that we do every day, food is one of the most important choices we make. That is what we put in our bodies. It gives us power. It gives us intellect. It gives us the ability…

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

Absolutely. The Senator came out of the State Legislature in Oregon. I came out of the State Legislature in Montana. Quite frankly, much of the work is done at the State level. We follow their lead. This bill does exactly the opposite. It…

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

Well, you said it. For the people who heard you explain the process you would go through, that is not labeling. That is not transparency. That isn't telling folks what is in their food. Needless to say, I have to tell you, I think these…

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

Absolutely. It is just as bogus as the 800 number, quite frankly, if not more, for all the same reasons. First of all, you have to have a phone. You have to have service. Oftentimes that isn't the case. Quite frankly, what we need is what…

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

You don't. And by the way, there are three doors here, and it is kind of like ``Let's Make a Deal.'' The problem is, what is behind No. 1, 2, and 3 are all zonks for the American consumers. I say to Senator Merkley, this makes no sense to…

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Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Mar 15, 2016

Well, I think that is up to the consumer to find out, and the consumer never knows if it is not on the label. I think we put a lot of things on labels. I bought some orange juice last night. It was not from frozen concentrate; it was fresh…

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 15, 2016

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Blumenthal. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 15, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 16; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 15, 2016

I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2686) to clarify the…

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 15, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 15, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 400, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 14, 2016

Issues with the Choice Act are the top concerns I hear from veterans in my home state of Montana.

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 14, 2016

It was clear that the redundant and bureaucratic layers of programs previously provided to our veterans was failing them.

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 14, 2016

By holding the VA accountable for reimbursements and setting strict time standards, our bill fixes this.

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 14, 2016

I think, importantly--and reference was made to it earlier--these autonomous vehicles use an array of sensors, not just cameras.

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Steve Daines
@stevedaines· Republican · MT· Mar 14, 2016

And as I've taught my kids, you're better off if you don't swerve.

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