AP FACT CHECK: A look at Tester's support of banking bill

By MATT VOLZ

Associated Press

HELENA - Democratic senators who supported the banking bill that recently passed the Senate have come

under fire from others in their party for backing changes in rules that were meant to deter a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.

Sixteen Democrats joined Republicans Thursday in passing the measure. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana is one of those senators, and he's facing a tough re-election campaign in a state that voted for President Donald Trump two years ago.

Critics say the legislation, which must pass the House, will ease regulations on more than two doze...