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• Rehberg gets a first-hand look at a "firing" Flathead business Play Video

  April 13, 2012 9:46 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead Valley has it's fair share of economically depressed businesses. But one industry is gaining ground... and one business, specifically, is "blasting" off. Congressman Denny Rehberg dropped by the Montana Rifleman Company on Friday to get a first-hand look at the "firing" Flathead business. If there... more »

• Tester raises more than Rehberg in 4th quarter

  January 31, 2012 7:11 PM

  U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) raised more money than U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) during the fourth quarter of 2011. Rehberg, who is challenging Tester in the U.S. Senate race, raised about $650,000, while Tester brought in about $1.1 million. With more than $2 million in the bank, Rehberg's... more »

• Tester & Rehberg clash over campaign donations Play Video

  January 30, 2012 8:02 PM

  HELENA- U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) are expected to raise millions of dollars this election cycle and both campaigns are criticising one another's donors. Tester has raised almost $5 million so far in his campaign to keep his U.S. Senate seat and according... more »

• Whitefish Jesus statue hearing next week Play Video

  January 27, 2012 6:52 PM

  Congressman Denny Rehberg says his legislation to protect the veterans memorial statue of Jesus in Whitefish will be subject of a legislative hearing next week. The World War II memorial in question has been located on Big Mountain for over 60 years, placed there by the Knights of Columbus... more »

• Baucus, Tester & Rehberg respond to defense cuts

  January 5, 2012 10:18 PM

  HELENA- President Obama announced on Thursday a plan to cut $450 billion from the U.S. Department of Defense. The cuts would take place over 10 years. Obama says the United States will invest in intelligence, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. According to CBS News, the plan reduces... more »

• Tester, Rehberg to sponsor Keystone XL Pipeline bills Play Video

  December 2, 2011 10:54 PM

  U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) says a bill forcing President Barack Obama to make a decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline doesn't protect property owners. The North American Energy Security Act gives the President 60 days to make a decision on whether or not to permit the Keystone XL... more »

• Rehberg wants to rally for Whitefish Jesus statue

  November 4, 2011 3:37 PM

  WHITEFISH- Congressman Denny Rehberg wants to rally the Flathead in favor a statue of Jesus Christ on Whitefish's Big Mountain. The statue has become the subject of controversy after Montana members from the "Freedom From Religion Foundation" based out of Madison, Wisconsin objected to the statue sitting on U.S.... more »

• Rehberg creates website for Whitefish Jesus statue Play Video

  October 28, 2011 5:10 PM

  WHITEFISH- Congressman Denny Rehberg is adding his voice to the discussion over the statue of Jesus Christ in Whitefish's Big Mountain Resort. Rehberg created a webpage in support of the statue, saying it's an "irreplaceable part of our state's history." The website is asking for public comment concerning... more »

• Rehberg proposes $1.3 trillion cut to Affordable Care Act

  October 6, 2011 9:43 PM

  HELENA- U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R- Montana) wants Congress to eliminate two major portions of the new federal health care law. Rehberg wrote a letter to the super committee charged with cutting more than $1 trillion from the federal deficit. In the letter he asks lawmakers to stop... more »

• Rehberg: CLASS Act a budget gimmick for health reform

  September 15, 2011 8:48 PM

  U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R - Montana) is accusing top Obama health officials of suppressing information about federal health reform, specifically the CLASS Act. The CLASS Act is a portion of the Affordable Care Act which provides a government-run long-term care insurance program. The program was to be funded... more »

• D.C. earthquake resonates into Montana Play Video

  August 23, 2011 6:33 PM

  WASHINGTON D.C.- The 5.8 earthquake on the East Coast Tuesday resonated all the way to Montana. The office U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) in Washington D.C. was hit by the quake. Rehberg's communication director, Jed Link, said he felt two jolts during the earthquake. During the second... more »

• Rehberg/Tester U.S. Senate race heating up

  August 21, 2011 8:15 PM

  GREAT FALLS- The race for U.S. Senate in Montana keeps heating up even though its still more than a year away. Democratic Senator Jon Tester says he's receiving great support in his effort to hold on to his senate seat. "Things are going very, very well. We're still... more »

• Keystone XL Pipeline bill passes US House

  July 26, 2011 8:01 PM

  BILLINGS - A controversial bill to expedite consideration and approval of the TransCanada Keystone X-L pipeline has passed the United States House of Representatives. The bill is co-sponsored by Congressman Denny Rehberg of Montana and Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming. The passage of HR 1938 means the Obama Administration... more »

• Rehberg looks at Huntley Project canal damage

  May 28, 2011 11:10 AM

  HUNTLEY- Flooding has damaged an irrigation canal crucial to Huntley Project farmers who showed the damage to Congressman Denny Rehberg. The farmers say that sugar beet, corn and alfalfa crops came through the flooding fine, but they expect to need the irrigation canal fixed by July. But, a temporary... more »

• Whitefish man receives military medals for father

  May 3, 2011 10:49 AM

  WASHINGTON, DC- A Montana veteran of World War II has been honored for his service. Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg presented over a dozen military medals to Daniel Graves, who accepted them on behalf of his father, the late Chief Petty Officer Joseph D. Graves. Graves was awarded the medals for... more »

• Rehberg wants money for northern border protection Play Video

  April 23, 2011 3:07 PM

  Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg thinks the Department of Homeland Security should be funneling money to help local law enforcement along the U.S. Northern Border and not just spending all the money on the U.S.-Mexican border. The Montana Republican summed up that viewpoint in a new bipartisan letter sent earlier... more »

• Rehberg to hold Western MT listening sessions

  April 19, 2011 3:41 PM

  WASHINGTON, DC- Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is planning to hold listening sessions next week in Ravalli and Lake counties. Rehberg says it's the best way to hear what people are thinking so he can represent them in Washington. The Republican will be at the Hamilton Middle School Auditorium... more »

• Rehberg explains vote against House budget plan

  April 15, 2011 3:28 PM

  WASHINGTON, DC - Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg voted against the the initial Republican Budget proposal, saying while he supports part of the plan, there are also has some questions he wants answered. The plan, which was introduced last week, is also the first budget to be considered in Congress... more »

• Rehberg has over $1M for race against Tester

  April 14, 2011 7:14 PM

  HELENA- Montanans for Rehberg reports that Congressman Denny Rehberg now has around $1 million on-hand for his battle for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Senator Jon Tester. According to a press release, over $580,000 was raised between January 1 and March 31 and then another $500,000 was... more »

• Rehberg comments on GOP budget plan

  April 5, 2011 5:57 PM

  WASHINGTON, DC- House Republicans set up a politically defining clash over the size and priorities of government Tuesday, unveiling a budget plan that calls for both unprecedented spending cuts and a fundamental restructuring of taxpayer financed health care for the elderly and the poor. The plan would slash federal... more »

• Rehberg introduces Montana Land Sovereignty Act

  March 1, 2011 10:00 PM

  WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) is introducing legislation to address Montana's national monument debate. The Montana Land Sovereignty Act would require the President to get Congressional approval before designating monuments in Montana. Congress gave Wyoming this right back in 1950 and Rehberg says it's time that... more »

• MT's Congressional delegation middle of the pack

  March 1, 2011 5:10 PM

  Montana is one the places where the label "Conservative Democrat" can mean political success, and according to the latest 2010 vote rankings, that's proven out by the voting record of Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester. However, neither of the senators, nor lone Republican Representative Denny Rehberg, are breaking... more »

• Montana lawmakers pan Obamas budget

  February 15, 2011 9:11 AM

  WASHINGTON, DC - The budget takes center stage Tuesday on Capitol Hill and Budget Director Jacob Lew will testify at a House hearing just a day after President Obama unveiled the $3.7 trillion proposal. The President's plan calls for investments in areas like education and research but also aims... more »

• Bozeman Democrat announces U.S. House bid Play Video

  February 1, 2011 3:40 PM

  HELENA - Franke Wilmer, a Democrat from Bozeman who currently serves in the Montana House of Representatives, has announced that she will enter the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Republican Denny Rehberg who defeated Democrat challenger Dennis McDonald in November 2010.... more »

• Tester's forest bill draws criticism & praise Play Video

  December 15, 2010 8:00 PM

  Montana Senator Jon Tester's logging and wilderness bill is drawing both criticism and praise after being attached to a massive, last-minute, $1.1 trillion spending bill that's before Congress. Senator Tester says he has widespread, bipartisan support for his initiative and the Democratic lawmaker adds that people from all sides... more »

• Rehberg calls Tele-Town Hall meeting over forest bill

  December 15, 2010 4:26 PM

  WASHINGTON, DC - Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is holding what he's calling "an emergency tele-town hall meeting," to allow Montanans to weigh in on the revised forest bill put forward by Senator Jon Tester. The Republican says in a press release that the new bill was hatched in total... more »

• Rehberg challengers Baucus, Tester on earmarks

  November 19, 2010 2:02 PM

  Talk of earmarks has hit Washington D.C. and Montana's Congressional delegation is right in the middle of it. Representative Denny Rehberg voted along with other House Republicans to continue the ban on earmarks. But critics of the ban say there is a misconception about what an earmark really is.... more »

• Rehberg ready to head back to DC Play Video

  November 14, 2010 11:24 AM

  The U.S. House of Representatives returns to session on Monday and with a new party majority moving in very soon. Re-elected Montana Representative Denny Rehberg says Congress has a lot of unfinished business to work through during their lame duck period. Some of the issues include spending biils,... more »

• Rehberg, McDonald race hits the home stretch

  November 2, 2010 3:07 PM

  BILLINGS - The top of the Montana ballot for this off-year election is the race for Montana's lone seat in Congress, with five term incumbent Congressmen Denny Rehberg facing off against democratic challenger Dennis McDonald. Over the last few weeks, the Rehberg/McDonald race has turned negative, with both sides... more »

• Rehberg: GOP can gain seats on Election Day

  October 19, 2010 8:33 AM

  GREAT FALLS - During the final two weeks before election night, both candidates for Montana's lone Congressional seat are touring the state to talk to voters. Incumbent Republican Denny Rehberg says that he is cautiously optimistic about the upcoming election and believes the GOP can score some big wins.... more »

• McDonald, Rehberg square off in Great Falls Play Video

  October 16, 2010 12:56 AM

  GREAT FALLS - Dennis McDonald and Denny Rehberg, as well as Libertarian candidate Mike Fellows, participated in a Great Falls debate Friday afternoon as they vie for the sole Montana seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The debate was sponsored by the Montana Farmer's Union Convention and was... more »

• Rehberg wolf panel comes to Kalispell Play Video

  October 6, 2010 4:42 PM

  KALISPELL - The controversial issue of wolves and how to manage them in Montana was once again the topic of discussion in Northwestern Montana as Congressman Denny Rehberg gathered a panel of speakers to discuss the issue in Kalispell. The issue of how to handle management of the gray... more »

• Rehberg hears from Montanans on proposed wolf management bill Play Video

  September 24, 2010 9:42 AM

  WASHINGTON, DC - Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg says that he's been receiving an overwhelming response to his proposed wolf management bill. The legislation would remove wolves from the Endangered Species Act in Montana and Idaho. The Republican Congressman asked for the public's take on the issue last week... more »

• Hundreds turn out for Dillon Labor Day parade

  September 7, 2010 11:56 AM

  DILLON - What's known as "Montana's Biggest Weekend" was celebrated in Dillon with a rodeo and fair over Labor Day weekend. On Monday the community honored Labor Day with a parade. Hundreds of people lined the streets to take in the sights and sounds of the parade organized by... more »

• Rehberg talks about Billings lawsuit Play Video

  July 13, 2010 3:06 PM

  BILLINGS - Congressman Denny Rehberg has spoken out about the lawsuit filed by his company against the City of Billings for damages caused by a 2008 wildfire. Rehberg made an unscheduled appearance at the annual State Fireman's Association Convention on Tuesday in the Magic City. Rehberg is accusing... more »

• McDonald looking ahead to November election Play Video

  June 14, 2010 8:45 AM

  MISSOULA - Montana's primary election is in the books, so now the candidates are focusing on November's general election. Democratic Congressional candidate Dennis McDonald told us that his campaign trail has just begun, and that there are many things he wants to see change if he is elected by... more »

• Eight vie for Montana's U.S. House seat

  June 1, 2010 10:47 AM

  GREAT FALLS - Eight people have tossed their hat in the ring to represent Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Dennis Rehberg's opponents include fellow Republicans A.J. Otjen and Mark French. On the Democratic side, there are four contenders vying for the position: Tyler Gernant, Dennis McDonald, Melinda... more »

• Rehberg co-sponsors bill to hike military pay

  May 6, 2010 8:21 AM

  WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg is co-sponsoring legislation to increase pay for military members. His proposal calls for a 1.9% increase in military pay, which is aimed at closing the "pay gap" between military raises and raises in the private sector. Over the past decade, Congress has been... more »