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Issue Date: 10/3/2012
Last Updated: 10/3/2012 1:38:21 PM |

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Editor,

It is obvious that letter writer Ashcraft is unaware of the duties and functions of a U.S. Senator. He sings the praises of North Dakota state government while alluding that Sen. Tester is somehow responsible for not duplicating the ND legislation here in Montana. It appears just another effort at Tester-bashing.

If North Dakota is so great, why are you living in Polson, Mont.?

Peter Daniels

Polson