Jon Tester

Congratulations. The fact that VA is performing well above the average on metrics regarding patient-doctor communication and care transition is really a testament to your hard work.

Just a quick follow-up, I think Senator Blackburn is going to be coming in, in a second.

And there will be opportunities for questions for the record, Senator Blumenthal.

And there will be opportunities for questions for the record, Senator Blumenthal.

I do think that the housing goes hand-in-hand with those responsibilities.

People do not understand the housing challenges in Indian Country.

It has always been very, very difficult to get NAHASDA passed, and it is something that is very, very important.

And there will be opportunities for questions for the record, Senator Blumenthal.

It has always been very, very difficult to get NAHASDA passed, and it is something that is very, very important.

People do not understand the housing challenges in Indian Country.

We need to figure out ways to empower Tribes to do that and support them in their efforts.

We need to figure out ways to empower Tribes to do that and support them in their efforts.

I do think that the housing goes hand-in-hand with those responsibilities.

If we really want to address any issue--I do not care if it is schools, law enforcement, housing, the list is quite long, especially for those large land-based Tribes--then we need to figure out ways to empower Tribes to do that and…

It has always been very, very difficult to get NAHASDA passed, and it is something that is very, very important, and we need to get it funded at a level that will work.

People do not understand the housing challenges in Indian Country. Many folks back here do not understand the trust responsibilities we have to Native Americans.

today, I want to honor the life and service of a distinguished Montanan and Vietnam war veteran who recently passed, Edward Merle Wrzesinski. Ed was a native son of Montana. He was born on the October 27, 1945, in Roundup. He was raised on…

These public lands don't-- there is no revenue coming off of them because the radical environmentalists have shut down the industry.

These public lands don't-- there is no revenue coming off of them because the radical environmentalists have shut down the industry.

What I am hearing on the staffing ratios is you are going to require so many RNs for a facility.

low Medicaid reimbursement rates often leave nursing homes with no choice but to close their doors.

Chairman Tester led a bipartisan letter to CMS on this very issue, discouraging CMS from taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

I appreciated that the VA said that they believe they are on track to meet the President's directive regarding VDC by the end of FY '24.

Chairman Tester led a bipartisan letter to CMS on this very issue, discouraging CMS from taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

We must also focus on caregiver support and recognize the vital role caregivers play in the well-being of a veteran.