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I hope they can take the model here in Ravalli County and spread that across Montana because veterans are getting help, better assistance, because of the veterans here in Ravalli County,” said Senator Daines. Follow this link to learn more.","source_url":"https://stevedaines.com/abc-fox-montana-senator-daines-hears-veteran-healthcare-concerns/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"ABC Fox Montana: Senator Daines hears veteran healthcare concerns","detail":"Saturday veterans met in Hamilton and sat down with Senator Daines to discuss veteran healthcare issues. Earlier today a group of veterans had the opportunity to sit down with Senator Steve Daines and open up about positive and negative feedback with the veteran healthcare system. With Ravalli County having a strong model of what healthcare should look like for veterans, Senator Daines believes their model should be spread throughout all of the treasure state. “This is a great example of veterans serving and helping other veterans. I hope they can take the model here in Ravalli County and spread that across Montana because veterans are getting help, better assistance, because of the veterans here in Ravalli County,” said Senator Daines. Follow this link to learn more.","source_url":"https://stevedaines.com/abc-fox-montana-senator-daines-hears-veteran-healthcare-concerns/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"ABC Fox Montana: Senator Daines hears veteran healthcare concerns","detail":"Saturday veterans met in Hamilton and sat down with Senator Daines to discuss veteran healthcare issues. 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