Democrats collect and distribute 2800 pounds of food to all seven Flathead Valley Food Banks.

Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 10:05

Kalispell --- The Flathead Democratic Party and the Flathead Democratic Women gathered six truckloads of food during its Valleywide Harvest Food Drive November 14th. Food was distributed among the Northwest Veterans Food Pantry The Flathead Food Pantry, North Valley Food Bank, Columbia Falls Food Pantry, Bigfork Food Pantry, Evergreen Food Bank and Lakeside Food Pantry.
 

Governor Schweitzer’s Statement on Veterans Day

Posted Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:07

Governor Schweitzer’s Statement on Veterans Day
 
We owe a great deal to those who have protected our nation and continue to defend our democracy, individual freedom, justice, equality, and opportunity. 
 
Today is a day to remember, a day to reflect on the challenges that continue to face our veterans and those still proudly serving their country and answering the challenges faced by our nation. All of us should commit ourselves to supporting our veterans, soldiers and their families in the communities across our state. By writing a letter, sending a package, checking on a neighbor or visiting a nursing home we can all make a difference and show our support for their service.
 
On behalf of all Montanans, I thank the veterans of this state and country for their service and sacrifice.
 
 

Sens. Baucus and Tester pay tribute to Montana’s service members, past and present

Posted Thu, 11/12/2009 - 11:36

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Montana’s Sen. Max Baucus and Sen. Jon Tester spoke Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate to pay tribute to Montana’s service members, past and present.

A Promise to Keep to Our Veterans

Posted Wed, 11/11/2009 - 09:59

 

By First Lieutenant Kevin Furey

More than 100,000 veterans live in Montana; only Alaska boasts more per-capita and Montana has the highest military volunteer rate in the country. As a veteran, I’m proud to call Montana my home and it’s a place I know I’ll always be welcome.

Veterans Day is a reminder of a promise made to every American veteran. Montana leaders have gone a long way toward keeping that promise to the men and women who served and continue to serve our country.

In Montana, veterans face different challenges. Montana vets often travel long distances to receive medical care. Thanks to Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., for his work to bring attention to the plight of the rural veteran, the Veterans Administration authorized new veterans centers in Kalispell and Great Falls, helping soldiers readjust to life at home when they return from active duty. He has also worked to locate a new veterans’ health clinic in Libby.

Obama signs law to improve veterans healthcare funding

Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:36

Thursday President Obama signed into law a bipartisan bill that aims to improve health care for America's veterans. The law allows Congress to fund veterans' health care a year in advance, making the funding more reliable. Senator Jon Tester was one of the supporters of the measure. He says the measure will take some of the uncertainty out of veterans' health care funding.

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