Email Print   Text Size
Tester pushes for Laurel cemetery designation

Posted:

Updated:

The town of Laurel could become home to national veterans' cemetery.  

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation by Senator Jon Tester that would put the new Yellowstone County Veterans' Cemetery in the running to become a national veterans' cemetery.

The move would mean that the federal government would maintain the cemetery.

Tester's provision in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act requires that the National Cemetery Administration to look into creating a national cemetery in the region.

You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register
Comments
Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register
See all comments
Close windowBranding

Tester pushes for Laurel cemetery designation

Close window
All content © Copyright 2004 - 2010, WorldNow, Montana's News Station
and Cordillera Communications. All Rights Reserved. For more information
on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

News in Aiken, SC, News in Billings, MT, News in Bozeman, MT, News in Bryan, TX, News in Butte, MT, News in Charleston, SC, News in Colorado Springs, CO, News in Corpus Christi, TX, News in Great Falls, MT, News in Lafayette, LA, News in Lexington, KY, News in Missoula, MT, News in Salisbury, NC, News in San Luis Obispo, CA, News in Tucson, AZ

Business Reviews in South Carolina, Business Reviews in Kentucky, Business Reviews in Colorado