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Dear Editor, 

I read the recent article by Crystal Murdock, “Stockman Bank steps up after Government Shutdown,” in the January 11, 2019 YCN, page 1. I’d have to agree with Jon Tester in the last paragraph of the article.  Ms. Murdock writes that Jon Tester announced he believes the withholding of pay was just a gimmick. According to our Montana Senator, Jon Tester, Democrats do want border security.  Last year (2017), $21 billion was appropriated for border security.  In 2018 it was $21 1/2 billion. read more