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AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:42:27 -0400

WASHINGTON - More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as "''shameful and disgraceful."

Schweitzer courts unions as he considers 2014

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:20:25 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer told a gathering of union leaders Friday that he has not decided on a possible run for U.S. Senate in 2014, but indicated he would need their support if he does.

Daines focusing on sportsmen, outdoor issues

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:11:32 -0400

HELENA, Montana - U.S. Rep. Steve Daines is touting his opposition to gun control and support for logging as he starts a statewide tour looking at outdoors issues.

Montana Democrat Baucus rules out 7th Senate term

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:08 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus of Montana announced plans Tuesday to retire at the end of his term after a career of enormous power and notable independence, producing both collaboration and conflict with fellow Democrats on major tax and health care legislation.