Jon Tester
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Jon Tester is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Montana since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, agriculture, and healthcare throughout his tenure. Tester, who was born on August 21, 1956, has been known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to representing the interests of Montanans in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving the lives of Native American communities and addressing rural issues.
Dec 16, 2009
This bill was put together by folks that we are going to hear from in a minute that, quite honestly, sat down and set an example that we should learn from in the U.S. Congress.
Dec 16, 2009
We have to actively intervene with landscape-scale vegetative manipulation, including logging, thinning, prescribed burns, etc.
Dec 16, 2009
The point is, is that with this bill, you have the ability to go out and do some things in the forest that I think can help that fire budget.
Dec 16, 2009
We commend Senator Tester for taking on such a difficult and controversial issue.
Dec 16, 2009
The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act holds promise for all of us who govern in counties with national forest lands.
Dec 16, 2009
the economies of Western Montana heavily depend on the forest products industry and those economies have been disrupted by the inability of the US Forest Service to maintain a flow of logs to our mills.
Dec 16, 2009
TU strongly supports S. 1470, we deeply appreciate the work of Senator Tester and his staff for introducing it.
Dec 16, 2009
Without a significant forest products industry, the wood fiber in our forests loses commercial value.
Dec 16, 2009
I appreciate your consideration of this critical piece of legislation for the State of Montana and for the country as a whole.
Dec 16, 2009
I want to thank the senior Senator from Montana, Senator Max Baucus, for co-sponsoring this legislation.
Dec 16, 2009
landscape-scale forest restoration of the sort that would be mandated by Tester's bill will cost a lot of money, money that the federal government does not really have.
Dec 16, 2009
The Bureau of Land Management supports wilderness designations on BLM-managed lands included in S. 1470.
Dec 16, 2009
We applaud the Senator and his staff for their proactive efforts to inform groups and individuals about the bill.
Dec 16, 2009
We need to get past the gridlock that has plagued forest management for so many years.
Dec 16, 2009
the idea is that these competing uses can be balanced so that the forests can simultaneously support an expansion of the timber industry, more off road vehicle use, improved wildlife habitat, enhance non-motorized recreation, as well as…
Dec 16, 2009
I strongly support Senator Tester's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act and the grassroots efforts that have brought it before your committee.
Dec 16, 2009
MWA supports this important legislation, and thanks Senator Tester and his staff for their hard work.
Dec 16, 2009
We strongly believe that these collaborative efforts strongly benefit our constituents.
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