Senators Ask Agency to Let Private Sector Create Jobs, Improve Fire Safety A bipartisan group of western senators asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to support proactive forest management, utilizing the timber industry, to reduce fuel loads in wildfire-prone areas and improve community safety throughout the West. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Enzi … Read more
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and John Barrasso (R-WY) today sent a letter to United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner calling for a detailed study of the exposure of U.S. financial institutions to Europe. Shaheen and Barrasso urged Geithner to lead the study through the Office of Financial Research to evaluate the … Read more
CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Wyoming State Treasurer Joe Meyer: “Wyoming has lost a great man, a devoted public servant and a loyal friend to many. For decades, Joe has gone out of his way to serve others. Joe’s contributions throughout the years have … Read more
Letter Calls on President to Refrain from Raiding SPR Until a Severe Disruption or Emergency Occurs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jon Kyl (R-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), John Cornyn (R-TX), Roy Blunt (R-MO), and James Inhofe (R-OK) sent a letter to President Obama regarding potential use of the … Read more
Continuing resolution restores AML money to all states but Wyoming Washington, D.C. – Wyoming’s two U.S. Senators voted against the continuing resolution (CR) today that would fund the federal government for the next six months. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso oppose the bill, which includes a provision that restores Abandoned Mind Land (AML) Trust … Read more
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Passes Barrasso’s bipartisan “Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2012” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) praised the Senate Indian Affairs Committee’s passage of the “Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2012 (S. 1684). “Today, bipartisan members of the Indian Affairs Committee … Read more
“The president talks about moving forward, but the reality is that American paychecks are moving backward.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about how President Obama’s economic policies have failed to produce the results, the accountability, and … Read more
‘The conventions are over now. The soaring speeches have ended. It’s time for rhetoric to meet reality. The reality is that America is not better off than it was four years ago.’ WASHINGTON, DC – In the Weekly Republican Address, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) says, “The undeniable truth is, President Obama is on track … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s weekly national address. Barrasso’s address will air nationally on Saturday, September 8th immediately after the President’s address to the nation. In his speech, Senator Barrasso will specifically respond to President Obama’s speech at the Democratic National … Read more
Welcome news for Wyoming citizens struggling to coexist with reintroduced species Washington, D.C. – More than a decade after their reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the Gray Wolf will be removed from the endangered species list and management of the population outside the park will be left to the capable wildlife experts in the state … Read more
