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Stimulus Creates Jobs in Non-Existent Congressional Districts
The government-funded website that tracks stimulus spending is reporting jobs created and dollars received in congressional districts that don't exist.
Rehberg Responds to 'Stain' Ad
Last week, Dan Testa posted the "Stain" ad that is running against Congressman Denny Rehberg and several of his Republican colleagues, criticizing the lawmakers for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Rehberg speaks out about federal stimulus package
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is raising his voice about the federal stimulus package.
Baucus takes beating over healthcare in poll
While Montanans generally approve of the work top state elected officials are doing this year, the lack of resolution in one key national issue - healthcare - is having a big effect on how people view the performance of U.S. Sen.
Rehberg, 'Baby Caucus' promote comprehensive child care
Denny Rehberg and Baby Caucus co-chair Representative Rosa DeLauro , hosted a briefing today with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to assist states with establishing comprehensive and coordinated systems for health care, education, and family support services for young children.
The New Hardin: Thomson, Illinois
The Associated Press reported earlier this week that the Bureau of Prisons was considering Hardin's empty jail as a potential site to house Guantanamo inmates.
The results are in for the latest MSU-Billings poll, showing the approval rating for the Senior Senator Max Baucus has dropped substantially since 2007.
Tuesday: Barkus Pretrial, Wolf Hunt, Young Cattle
Good morning; on the Beacon today, with President Barack Obama's plan to triple the size of AmeriCorps , Montana could be gearing up for a considerable increase in its already sizeable volunteer base.
A Harvard University study indicates one person dies every 12 minutes in the United States because they don't have health insurance.
Some Montanans protest Rehberg's vote on healthcare reform
Across Montana today, supporters of national healthcare reform are protesting Congressman Denny Rehberg's "no" vote on current health care reform legislation.
House healthcare reforms don't deserve support
If I were a member of the House of Representatives, I would have voted with the blue-dog Democrats and the Republicans against the so-called health care reform bill that squeaked through this past Saturday night by only five votes.
A promise made must be a promise kept, every day
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.
Little Shell's look to Congress has successful precedents
The good news for the Little Shell Band of Chippewa Indians is that its effort to attain long-awaited federal recognition through Congress is a move not without precedent.
Pretrial Hearing Set in Barkus Boat Crash Case
Attorneys are set to meet at a pretrial hearing next month in the case against state Sen.
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended
The struggling Montana housing market experienced a major victory on Thursday with the extension of the first time homebuyer tax credit.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a historic health care reform bill late Saturday night.
Healthcare reform bill passes House; Rehberg responds
The health care reform debate has truly hit home with many Americans concerned about its costs and how it will affect the future.
You might have noticed as of late that the Wrap-Up has taken on a very predictable cadence.
Report: Rehberg Considering 2012 Senate Run Against Tester
Montana's lone Congressman Denny Rehberg met with the National Republican Senatorial Committee Thursday and is considering challenging U.S. Sen.
Montana Democratic Party gets new director
HELENA - The Montana Democratic Party has a new executive director. David Benson, a veteran of political campaigns in South Dakota and Minnesota, took over the job in mid-October. He replaces Art Noonan, who resigned last summer.
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