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Memorial Day 2014
Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity, but in simple obedience to duty as they understood it. -Inscription on the Confederate Memorial at...
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Memorial Day: A Look Back
If you are an elected official, then it’s a must that you attend a Memorial Day ceremony in the state you represent. Although most of our elected officials these days did not serve in the military,...
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Tester: Veterans Affairs & Indian Health Service
Montana’s senior U.S. Senator, Jon Tester, is on the frontline of two major problems the Federal Government is facing: healthcare for veterans and healthcare for Native Americans. Tester is the...
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MT Politics 2014: Veterans Are Waiting
A few months ago I had a new patient appointment with a civilian doctor. I called the doctor’s office on Wednesday and was seen the following Wednesday – the day I wanted to be seen. The new patient...
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Veterans: PTSD Care Deficient
Wyatt Andrews reported on CBS Evening News last night that “After 13 years of war, a new survey of veterans today found many suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome are not satisfied with the...
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VA Secretary: Mission Impossible?
Your mission Robert, should you decide to accept it, will be to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs… It’s time to play the Mission Impossible theme song. President Barack Obama nominated former...
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Campaign 2014: Lawsuit, Veterans, & Spending
Our members of Congress return to Washington this week just about 120 days before the November election. Don’t look for much to get done between now and November – it’s all about political posturing...
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Veterans: It Takes a Socialist
Members of Congress had better watch out. If they end up compromising and working together to pass a veterans reform bill, more than 15% of Americans just might approve of the job they are doing. I...
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MT Politics 2014: Veterans!
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” – President Abraham Lincoln On Monday, U.S. House candidates Ryan Zinke and John Lewis sent press releases about...
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VA: Investigating From Within
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (IG) has been investigating the VA hospital in Phoenix where veterans were waiting months for appointments and employees, as...
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Veterans Day 2014
To all my fellow Veterans – THANK YOU for your service – enjoy your day! ## Thank A Veteran Today ##
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Tuesday’s Political Potpourri
When there are several stories out there to comment about, I combine them into a “potpourri” column! Today I provide commentary about revising the Montana House dress code, Senator-elect Steve Daines’...
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Veterans Affairs: Falling Short
Sunday was an interesting day for Montana Veterans. One of the state’s major newspapers, the Missoulian, published an editorial about the Veterans Administration (VA) in Montana. Plus, U.S. Senator Jon...
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MT Legislature: Sticking it to Veterans
So far the 64th session of the Montana Legislature has been disappointing for many, a comedy show for others, and a great example of how partisan politics cripples our state. The Legislature goes back...
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Veterans: Good Stuff!
Happy Monday – May the fourth be with you! In the past few weeks, there have been some good things done by the Montana Congressional delegation for veterans. They deserve some recognition for it. With...
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Weekend Potpourri
Welcome to Monday – time for another potpourri edition from the past weekend! When there are several stories out there that I want to comment about, I combine them into a “potpourri” column. Today’s...
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Memorial Day 2015
It’s important to remember that Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor American men and women who died while serving our country. We remember those who have given their lives in defense of our...
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Montana VA: Flying a Flag
Aaron Flint over at Montana’s leading conservative blog “The Flint Report” posted a column last week titled, “Vets Outraged as VA Flies LGBT Flag at Fort Harrison.” The column was about a LGBT...
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Veterans Day 2015
A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. – José N. Harris To my fellow Veterans...
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Monday’s Quick Hits
There is only one rule for being a good talker – learn to listen. – Christopher Morley Happy Halloween – I love that mask you’re wearing! We’re approaching the final week of the 2016 election season....
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