Newly-appointed senator John Walsh cast his first major vote on Wednesday.
Walsh voted in favor of raising the debt ceiling, preventing the government from defaulting.
He said in a statement that he is eager to lead the charge to cut the spending problem in Congress.
"Congress has a terrible debt and spending problem that it must address now, and I am eager to lead the charge," said Walsh in his statement. "We do that by cutting waste and creating jobs--not by playing games and tanking the economy. Montana's businesses deserve the certainty that this vote provides. I will always protect the full faith and credit of the United States."
The bill now goes to the President for him to sign.
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press Four years after the tea party rocked the political world by ousting several prominent Republicans in Congress, the ultra-conservative movement finds itself...
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press Four years after the tea party rocked the political world by ousting several prominent Republicans in Congress, the ultra-conservative movement finds itself with...
Defense lawyers for an Amy general facing sexual assault charges say his accuser's testimony gave them plenty to challenge as they prepare to cross-examine her on Monday.
Defense lawyers for an Amy general facing sexual assault charges say his accuser's testimony gave them plenty to challenge as they prepare to cross-examine her on Monday.
Sheila MacRae starred on the Broadway stage and in films, yet it was her small-screen role as the tolerant and brassy wife of a Brooklyn bus driver for which she is most remembered.
Sheila MacRae starred on the Broadway stage and in films, yet it was her small-screen role as the tolerant and brassy wife of a Brooklyn bus driver for which she is most remembered.
A pregnant South Carolina woman pointed to the ocean, locked the doors and rolled up the windows, telling her three children she was "trying to take them to a better place" as she drove her minivan into the surf,...
A pregnant South Carolina woman pointed to the ocean, locked the doors and rolled up the windows, telling her three children she was "trying to take them to a better place" as she drove her minivan into the surf,...
Tuesday, March 4 2014 12:06 AM EST2014-03-04 05:06:35 GMT
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital. Family friends said the couple has a lot of support and friends throughout
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital.
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:29 AM EST2014-03-06 16:29:28 GMT
We've heard a lot about the two people who died in a weekend crash south of Lolo, but three people survived that crash. They all sustained serious injuries. 9-year-old Meghan Okon, and 23-year-old
We've heard a lot about the two people who died in a weekend crash south of Lolo, but three people survived that crash. They all sustained serious injuries. 9-year-old Meghan Okon, and 23-year-old
Thursday, March 6 2014 8:11 PM EST2014-03-07 01:11:11 GMT
A 67-year-old Polson man is in critical condition at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after he was attacked with a hammer. When police got to Fourth Avenue East, they found two guys who had been
A 67-year-old Polson man is in critical condition at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after he was attacked with a hammer.
Wednesday, February 19 2014 11:46 PM EST2014-02-20 04:46:59 GMT
These are what Belgrade's uniforms usually look like. But last night they looked like this. Senior Madison Page had the idea of going back in time. Then they asked their Coach. "All of us kind of decided.
"Two years ago our seniors wore them as well and it just kind of something we wanted to do last year our senior didn't want to wear them because their last game on this court was senior night so but since we still have divisionals here we just wanted to throw it back, have a little fun with it,"
Monday, March 3 2014 11:51 AM EST2014-03-03 16:51:01 GMT
The survivors of the Mount Jumbo avalanche continue to recover. Retired UM professor Fred Allendorf is serious condition and his wife, Michel Jo Colville is in critical condition. The third survivor,
The survivors of the Mount Jumbo avalanche continue to recover.
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:31 PM EST2014-03-06 17:31:31 GMT
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding. Assistant Administrative Services Director for the city of Livingston, Breanna
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:20 AM EST2014-03-06 16:20:49 GMT
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States. The new Gallup Well-Being Index said residents in people are now deemed thin because of what we eat and do. And many people said they think it
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States.
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:03 AM EST2014-03-06 05:03:34 GMT
Missoula City-County Health officials said about 300 students have been exposed to pertussis, or "whooping cough," after an outbreak at Missoula County Public Schools. Health officials have,
Missoula City-County Health officials said about 300 students have been exposed to pertussis, or "whooping cough," after an outbreak at Missoula County Public Schools.
