Senate Passes the Bipartisan Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) praised the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan Barrasso bill, the Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011: “Last night, the Senate came together to pass bipartisan legislation that will increase tourism and create jobs,” Barrasso … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), co-chairman of the Senate Rural Health Care Caucus, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today said their legislation to improve rural health care will strengthen the rural health delivery system and provide relief to hospitals and other providers serving rural Americans. Sen. Roberts, Sen. Barrasso, Sen. Kent … Read more
Bill Cuts Red Tape, Helps Create Jobs in Indian Country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011. The bill will give Indian tribes more tools to develop their energy resources and to remove unnecessary barriers to economic development. “Across the country, … Read more
“The President sent us a bill that he knew would never be returned to his desk.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the President’s second stimulus bill failed to move forward: “Today’s vote was a clear rebuke of this Administration’s failed economic policies. The President sent us … Read more
Measures Will Cut Red-Tape, Create Construction Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced two amendments to the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act (S. 1619) that will create more American jobs by rolling back Washington’s red-tape. Earlier this year, Barrasso introduced these amendments as bills: the Employment Impact Act and the … Read more
Report Shows Administration Always Knew the CLASS Program Was Fiscally Unsustainable Click here to watch the speech. President Obama’s health care law established a brand new, federal long-term care entitlement program called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) discussed a report on the CLASS program released … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., issued the following statement following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List and transfer wolf management to the state of Wyoming. “I’m pleased that we are one step closer to … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding the National Park Service’s (NPS) decision to implement a one-year rule for the upcoming 2011-12 winter season in Yellowstone National Park (YNP): “The National Park Service made the right call today. People in Wyoming have made it clear how important it is … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding the death of Martha Hansen: “Today, Wyoming lost one of its greatest ambassadors, Martha Hansen. Martha was not just a distinguished first lady, but a loving mother and a dedicated wife to Cliff for over 75 years. We will always remember … Read more
Barrasso: “It’s clear we’ve all been repeatedly misled.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) responded to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Inspector General that found that the EPA did not follow their own rules and safeguards when making their finding that carbon dioxide is a pollutant. The EPA’s determination … Read more
