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Daines Introduces Bill to Boost Montana Science, Tech Jobs

August 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the bipartisan “DOE Quantum Energy Act of 2024” to promote quantum research, development, and jobs in Montana. The bill renews and expands Daines’ “National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018” to ensure that the United States remains the world’s leader in technology and energy security.  “Our National Quantum Initiative Program is essential in maintaining our position as global leaders in science and technology, and also supports hundreds of Montana jobs,” said Daines.  “I’m glad to work with my colleagues on renewing this bipartisan legislation that will accelerate quantum research, increase our national security, and bolster the

Daines: Montanans “Not Fooled” by Biden’s Lies on Sky-High Inflation

July 9, 2024

Presses Fed Reserve Chair on Plans to Ease High Prices U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Banking hearing highlighted President Joe Biden’s failed economic policies that led to 40-year-high prices and pressed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on plans to cut interest rates. Watch Daines’ opening remarks HERE. “When President Biden took office inflation was at 1.4 percent. His failed policies drove us to the highest inflation we’ve seen in 40-years. I can tell you that the folks back home in Montana aren’t fooled because in every part of their lives inflation is not some type of hypothetical. They

Daines: Joe Biden Made Everything Worse

February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference highlighting President Biden’s failures on the southern border, economy and national security since taking office. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “We weren’t here on Groundhog Day, but I was having some Jimmy Carter flashbacks on Groundhog Day because you start looking at the numbers… Joe Biden’s approval numbers are now the worst of any president, even Jimmy Carter. In fact, you have to go back 75 years to find a president with lower approval numbers. “NBC had him at 37 percent this past week. Gallup at 39

Daines Slams Bidenomics, Democrats’ Out-of-Control Spending

September 6, 2023

To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference highlighting the continued destruction “Bidenomics” is having on American families and demanded the Biden administration stop their out-of-control government spending. “President Biden spent the month of August telling a very different story to the American people than what we are seeing back home with the people that elect us to come back here to Washington. “Don’t take my word for it, as Joe Biden’s trying to spin this Bidenomics story, look at the headlines that have come out in publications from your colleagues in the

Daines: Time for Biden, Senate Democrats to Get Serious about Responsible Spending Reform

May 2, 2023

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered the following remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference slamming President Biden and Senate Democrats for being unwilling to negotiate with Speaker McCarthy and Republicans on a debt ceiling deal that includes spending reform. “One thing we’ve seen over the course of the last several months in this debt ceiling discussion is when it comes to our colleagues the Democrats and spending, the sky is their limit. It’s unfortunate the Democrats want to jam a debt ceiling hike with no spending reform through a divided Congress. The polls are very clear.

Daines Calls out the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats’ Irresponsible Fiscal Policies

April 26, 2023

Slams Democrats for reckless spending that led to record high inflation, refusing to come to table for debt ceiling negotiations  To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today delivered the following remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference blasting President Biden and Senate Democrats’ irresponsible fiscal policies. Daines highlighted the inflationary effect of Democrats’ reckless spending and slammed President Biden for refusing to negotiate with Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the debt limit. “I feel a little bit like Paul Revere. It was about two years ago we were warning the American people that

Weekly Video Release: Montana College Student Struggles to Keep Up with Bidenflation

April 4, 2023

U.S. SENATE – As skyrocketing inflation continues to crush Montana families, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the next video in a series chronicling its impact on Montanans. This week, Senator Daines is highlighting Brady Tabish, a student at Montana State University.  Brady is paying three to four times more at the grocery store now than he was a couple years ago. Bidenflation is putting a strain on his weekly budget. Each week, Daines will highlight a video on his social media channels of a Montanan talking about how President Biden’s economic policies affect them personally.    “Thanks to Joe Biden, students like Brady, and really

Weekly Video Release: Montana Veteran Struggles to Keep Up with Bidenflation

March 28, 2023

U.S. SENATE – As skyrocketing inflation continues to crush Montana families, indicated by the February CPI report released two weeks ago showing a six percent annual increase, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the next video in a series chronicling its impact on Montanans. This week, Senator Daines is highlighting Dave Zincowicz, a retired Vietnam Veteran from Ravalli County.  Dave is on a fixed income and it’s difficult for him to bear the burden of President Biden’s lack of economic leadership. It’s been tough for him to afford everything from groceries to gas. Each week, Daines will highlight a video on his social media channels of a

Weekly Video Release: Montana Student Struggles to Keep Up with Bidenflation

March 7, 2023

U.S. SENATE – As skyrocketing inflation continues to crush Montana families, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the next video in a series chronicling how inflation is impacting Montanans. This week, Senator Daines is sharing Gracie Tooke’s experience with the crushing inflation that affected her ability to live a balanced life while also attending school at MSU. Gracie is a junior Medical Laboratory Science major and is originally from Ekalaka, Montana. She hopes to work in a hospital lab in the future. Each week, Daines will highlight a video on his social media channels of a Montanan talking about how President Biden’s economic policies affect them personally.   

Daines Launches Video Series Illustrating Montanans’ Struggles with Inflation

March 1, 2023

U.S. SENATE – With skyrocketing inflation breaking the bank for Montana families, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced today he is launching a video series chronicling how inflation is impacting Montanans. Each week Daines will highlight a video of a Montanan talking about how President Biden’s economic policies affect them personally to be featured on his social media channels. “Montanans from all walks of life are affected by the disastrous economic policies put in place by the Biden administration,” said Daines. “From college students to seniors, no one is immune to the pressure inflation creates on everyday incomes. And while Biden and Senate Democrats try to wish their inflation