Tester talks government shutdown, beef imports, foreign aid

Sen. Jon Tester discussed a number of ongoing issues in the Senate during a rural press call Thursday, including beef imports, fentanyl, foreign aid and the possibility of a government shutdown on the horizon.

Thursday afternoon the Senate passed a short-term bill to prevent the shutdown but conflicts over funding persist between Democrats and Republicans as the fight continues to prevent a long-term funding bill for the government.

Thursday morning Tester said a shutdown would hurt everyone, lower national security and embolden the U.S.’s enemies.

Tester is a candidate for re-election, unoppo...