Tester and Elnahal talk PACT Act, veteran care in Montana

Montana Sen. Jon Tester held a press call Friday along with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal after meetings with Montana veterans about improving care in the state.

Tester said Elnahal is the first Senate-confirmed person in that position in a very long time and he's been doing excellent work so far.

Among the issues Tester discussed was the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics or PACT Act, which he said has opened the door for thousands of veterans to get improved care through the VA for...