During his fifth “tele-Town Hall” meeting, Montana Congressman Troy Downing, who represents the central and eastern portion of the state, spoke about the federal government shutdown, healthcare, and said he’s stood up to the Trump administration in the face of a plan to quadruple imports of Argentinian beef.

At one point during the Wednesday electronic meeting, 14,000 people had tuned into the forum where Downing answered constituents’ questions for about 40 minutes, after introductory and closing remarks.

As he spoke about the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, Downing said the effects on the Treasure State ranging from $177 million per month that the federal government provides in terms of economic support, as well as less obvious things like help from the Small Business Adminis

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