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Daines Opposes Latest Wasteful Washington Spending Bill
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has voiced his opposition to the latest spending package in Washington, criticizing it for its excessive earmarks and failure to address border security issues. In a statement, Daines expressed his disappointment with the bill, stating, "For the second time in a month, Washington is failing Montanans and the American people by passing yet another out-of-control spending bill that does nothing to restore much-needed sanity to our budget process."Daines highlighted his concerns about the wasteful spending habits in Congress, particularly pointing...
Daines Introduces Bill to Prevent Loss of Cell Service in Many of Montana’s Rural Communities
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has introduced the “Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act” in a bid to prevent the potential loss of cell service in many of Montana’s rural communities. The bill aims to fully fund the “Rip and Replace” program, which is crucial for removing Chinese components from wireless communications systems.Speaking on the importance of the bill, Senator Daines emphasized the critical need for resources to remove compromised equipment, highlighting the national security risks involved. He stated, "Rural providers must have the resources and...