Heard on the Hill: Overheard on the Hill - Roll Call

Heard on the Hill: Overheard on the Hill

By Elizabeth Brotherton and Alison McSherry

Posted February 1, 2011 at 6:23pm

“If Taco Bell needs to beef up, they can give their customers the highest quality meat around by using Montana beef, and in the process, supporting agriculture jobs in Montana.”

— Sen. Jon Tester in a Monday press release. The Montana Democrat issued the statement shortly after a lawsuit was filed against Taco Bell alleging false advertising.

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