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Steven David Daines is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Montana, a position he has held since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Daines has focused on issues such as economic growth, job creation, and healthcare during his time in office. He has also been an advocate for Montana's natural resources and agriculture sector, emphasizing the importance of these industries to the state's economy.
Mr. President, made-in-Montana energy means good Montana jobs that on average pay two to three times more than the State average. In fact, Montana's ability to create more good-paying energy jobs is immense. Our State leads the Nation in…
Mr. President, I wish to speak about Russ Ritter. This past week longtime Helena mayor and dedicated public servant Russ Ritter passed away at the age of 83. Russ was one of those guys who really made a notable difference in Montana…
Mr. President, yesterday Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow passed away after a long life at the age of 102. Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow leaves an unmatched legacy as the Crow Tribe's historian and storyteller, a decorated World War II veteran, and the…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, the bill we are debating today is an important step forward in helping to combat addiction and opioid abuse. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 20 percent of veterans with PTSD also have a substance abuse…
Mr. President, yesterday I joined Senators Gardner and Moran on a factfinding mission to Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo Bay was a humble reminder of the services our military provides overseas to get these terrorists off the battlefield and…
Madam President, John Orizotti, most famously known as ``Pork Chop John,'' passed away on Monday in his Butte home at the age of 82. Montanans know John for his efforts to expand his restaurant's flourishing business. John bought Pork Chop…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the junior Senator from Montana be authorized to sign duly-enrolled bills or joint resolutions on Tuesday, February 23. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S965…
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