Another Brown running for governor? Oct 25, 2009
" He and his wife, Shannon, own the Northern Broadcasting System, which they bought in1985 from future Sen. Conrad Burns. It provides a variety of programming to 80-plus radio stations in six states and ag programs on nine Montana and Wyoming TV stations.It includes the Northern Ag Network, where Brown cut his teeth broadcasting ag news. He now has one of Montana's most recognizable, radio voices, particularly in rural areas.Besides his business, Brown said he also has aging parents and the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Political nomad Oct 20, 2009
Conrad Burns by 3,562 votes in 2006. "I think we made the case that Jon Tester was going to represent the people of Montana, that he was really of Montana, who understood what working and living in this state was all about and what working, middle-class families needed," Schriock said. (Montana Standard, MT)
McKenna has front row seat to history Aug 28, 2009
Conrad Burns in 2000, then Democratic Gov. Tony Knowles' losing campaign against Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska in 2004. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Letter: Who is Baucus representing? Aug 22, 2009
RiverRat34 wrote on Aug 21, 2009 10:57 AM:" Didn't we have a similiar issues with Conrad Burns and lobbyists in 2006. A suggestion is to ban or limit the use of lobbying to US elected officals. ". annd wrote on Aug 21, 2009 10:40 AM:" Max is not listening on this issue. His mind is made up. I probably will not resign myself to concede that a public option may not be do-able -- I will always think that possibly there is hope for such a thing because it's needed.I am respectful of what the Senator... (Montana Standard, MT)
Seeds of wilderness bill rooted in Timber Wars Aug 2, 2009
Conrad Burns, and I was supposed to sit on this panel with the Montana Wilderness Association. I didn't know what to expect. (Missoulian, MT)
Baucus' deal appears to shed Obama initiatives for health care reform Jul 31, 2009
We wont leave the light on for you wrote on Jul 30, 2009 7:34 AM:" Max will do whatever it takes to deliver 47 million new customers to his insurance company masters. You are done back here. Maybe Conrad Burns will rent you a room in his house in Springfield VA. ". naps wrote on Jul 30, 2009 8:15 AM:" Ok. this is it. If it is truly as it sounds here...I think Max has to go. ". (Missoulian, MT)
Former Sen. Burns donates $300K toward education Jul 25, 2009
Conrad Burns of Montana has given four educational institutions in Billings more than $300,000. Friday's presentation came in conjunction with the former lawmaker's decision to dissolve The Senator Burns Foundation for Scholastic Excellence. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ads, rallies target Baucus on health care reform Jul 23, 2009
Brad wrote on Jul 22, 2009 10:32 AM:" It's high time Montana gets rid or Max Baucus. He is NOT listening to Montana. We said NO tot he stimulus Max pushed it anyway. Montana says NO to this socialist Health Care bill, Max is pushing it. We got rid of COnrad Burns for not listening to us, it's time to get rid of Max Baucus. ". tim wrote on Jul 22, 2009 11:29 AM:" Baucus' will do what serves him best, not Montana. Montana voters need to stop being so apathetic to who we elect, and the Republican... (Missoulian, MT)
Tester unveils forest bill Jul 18, 2009
By - Independent Record - 07/18/09. Lisa Kunkel Independent Record - U.S. Sen. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tester forgets promises of openness - Friday, July 10, 2009 Jul 11, 2009
YouBetchaBub wrote on Jul 10, 2009 10:10 AM:" Does this really surprise you? During his campaign against Conrad Burns, Tester charged that Conrad Burns was guilty of illegal campaign contributions, even confronting Burns on one of the televised debates with the statement "there is something there Senator. " Yet after Burns was cleared of any wrong doing by the justice department, Tester refused to either apologize or even admit that he had wrongly accused Burns. If not for that lie, Tester would... (Missoulian, MT)
Tax dollars and a lack of sense May 29, 2009
Jack Ruby wrote on May 27, 2009 8:55 AM:" Baucus needs to quit being led around the nose by the insurance lobby and ignoring the voters in Montana. I bet Conrad Burns thought he was invincible too. ". IR editor wrote on May 27, 2009 8:51 AM:" TerryF:Can you point to one instance where we've "rooted" on the government to "tax anything and everything. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Last Best Place to stay where it belongs - Friday, May 8, 2009 May 8, 2009
Back when he was Montana's senior senator, Conrad Burns paved the way to protect the phrase by adding a provision to the appropriations bill that basically prevented the U.S. Department of Commerce from taking any action on any trademark application that seeks to reserve the last best place for exclusive use. In the years since, U.S. Sen. (Missoulian, MT)
Disappointment on Olympic stage helped shape Helena attorney’s career (37) May 8, 2009
Conrad Burns, her family returned to Montana (Butte) in 2005 and she entered private practice in 2006. The family returned to Helena late last year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tell Baucus we are ready for single-payer Apr 9, 2009
Conrad Burns wrote on Apr 3, 2009 10:18 AM:" Baucus is right on this issue. Evidntly Wendy has never been in the VA system or Medicare administered by a government that cannot run the post office or Amtrac.. ". randy anderson wrote on Apr 3, 2009 10:27 AM:" Perhaps you should check out Englands experiment with single payer health care. So before we rush headlong into another government program lets think long and hard about what we're doing. I don't have much confidence in the federal government... (Missoulian, MT)
Horse-slaughter bill deserves veto Apr 5, 2009
Bill Smith wrote on Mar 25, 2009 4:14 PM:" Attention true horse lovers while we are fighting to end horse slaughter by the passage of H R 503, cattle producers want the following bills passed so they can continue to pollute our air with greenhouse gas from their cattle and then be exempt from paying the greenhouse gas emission tax that all other business will have to pay. We need to get everyone involved to vote against these bills. they want a free pass to pollute and kill our horses I say no... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Horse slaughter bill faces final vote Apr 1, 2009
Just ask former Senator Conrad Burns what happens when we mobilize, even in ranch country. After he foisted several outrageous secret pro-slaughter laws on the public which he attached to certain to pass legislation at the 11th hour in Congress, the public had enough. (Helena Independent Record)
Lobbyists Fume Over Stimulus Restrictions Mar 28, 2009
Call Administration's Limits To Lobbying For Stimulus-Funded Projects Unconstitutional. WASHINGTON, March 27, 2009. (CBS News -- US)
Bullock joins fight on railroad exemptions Mar 28, 2009
Conrad Burns, who lost his last bid for re-election to Tester, co-sponsored a bill in 2001 to increase competition between rail carriers and resolve disputes about rail rates. That bill died in committee. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Akers: Canoodles, Car Wrecks and Montanans Gone Wild Mar 20, 2009
Hands down, the most gaffe-prone Senator during my time writing HOH was Conrad Burns (R-Mont. whose foot-in-mouth syndrome led to his Senate demise. (Roll Call)
Status quo situation inhumane Mar 15, 2009
LOU wrote on Mar 9, 2009 6:19 PM:" You are correct, Jay, when you state that the horse is a prey animal. Mr. Conrad Burns agrees with you when he stated that it is difficult to use the captive bolt accurately on such an animal, especially when the method is used by poorly trained illegal immigrants. This is YOUR side stating this, Jay, so let's not blame PETA on this one!Thanks for the news flash that cowboys shot their horses. I don't have any problem with that. Do you know why? Because horses... (Missoulian, MT)
Tester blazes trail for openness Feb 22, 2009
Tester went on to chair that school board, then to serve in the Montana Legislature, then finally to challenge longtime U.S. Senate incumbent Conrad Burns, an old hand in GOP leadership. During that 2006 campaign, Burns was accused of close ties with associates of embattled lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and Tester couldn't help but remember the ouster of Big Sandy's incumbent school board. (Missoulian, MT)
House panel advances bill to encourage horse-slaughtering plantsPosted on Feb. 19 Feb 21, 2009
J wrote on Feb 20, 2009 7:55 AM:" Isn't anyone listening... Americans do NOT want Horse Slaughter in the United States. Former Mayor Paula Bacon has written an open letter to the legislatures informing them of the horrors that entrapped her city from the horse slaughter plant in Kaufman, TX.There was no benefit from having the horse slaugther plant.Their town had to foot the bill for gross violations to their waste water and sewer systems, as well as many other violations. Read her... (Missoulian, MT)
Groups hopeful for grizzly reintroduction in Bitterroots Feb 10, 2009
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State legislators support horse industry Feb 8, 2009
Former U.S. senator, Conrad Burns of Montana was in Atlanta to assist Sigdestad and Wallis and was instrumental in getting the resolution out of the Agriculture and Energy Committee, and onto the General Session floor for debate. The committee vote was nearly unanimous with a single dissenting vote from Rep. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
