Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
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Sam Forstag declares victory in Dem primary for US House
Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag declared victory Wednesday morning in a four-way contested primary among Democrat…
Updated 14 years, 9 months ago
GOP 2012: Charges fly at Iowa debate
Updated 14 years, 10 months ago
Politicians caught up in sex scandals
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
Unemployment: Hiring shows disappointing growth
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
Thailand politics: Ousted PM's sister wins election
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
National security: Obama shakes up his team
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
China celebrates 90th Communist Party anniversary
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
Jury convicts Rod Blagojevich at retrial
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
U.S. Supreme Court: Major cases in the current term
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
Obama comments on online photo scandal
Updated 14 years, 11 months ago
Sarah Palin: Will she run for president?
Updated 14 years, 12 months ago
John Edwards: A political career derailed by scandal
Updated 14 years, 12 months ago
Governor reimburses state for helicopter ride
Updated 15 years ago
Immigration laws: State-level reform largely fizzles
Updated 15 years ago
Candidate Gingrich: Former Speaker seeks presidency
Updated 15 years, 1 month ago