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Tester, Daines Plan 'Town Halls' To Talk Healthcare

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Josh Burnham
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Montana Public Radio
Both of Montana’s senators will host virtual town halls this week ahead of the U.S. Senate vote on its version of a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.";

Both of Montana’s senators will host virtual town halls this week ahead of the U.S. Senate vote on its version of a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Democratic Senator Jon Tester will hold a Facebook Live Town Hall Tuesday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. Tester hosted an in-person town hall to talk about healthcare in Great Falls over the weekend.

Republican Senator Steve Daines will host a "tele-townhall" over the phone on Wednesday night at 6:15. To register for the call, text  "SenatorDaines" as one word to 82-82-82 or call any of Daines’ offices.

Senate leaders hope to vote on the Republican-written bill by the end of this week.

What do you want to ask Montana's senators about the healthcare bill?

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