“Tomorrow night, the President should announce that he will allow all Americans an opportunity to opt-out of his bad bill. If he did, this would be one of the best steps that he could take to help America’s economy.” This week, President Obama will present his new jobs plan to the American people. Back in … Read more
“With stagnant 9.1 percent unemployment, the President should continue to cut his other regulations that destroy jobs and economic growth across America.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to withdraw the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed ozone standards: "Job creators scored a major victory … Read more
Entire Five Years Savings Equals One Month of Obama’s New Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Administration’s announcement today on regulations: “The White House proved again that it’s not serious about cutting red tape that continues to destroy American jobs. The Administration just unveiled a … Read more
“After the White House insisted ‘yes we can,’ the courts responded ‘no you can’t.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) praised the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the President’s health care law’s mandate that Americans buy insurance is unconstitutional: “Throughout the health care debate, Americans told the White House that … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to finalize its “Transport Rule.” “Once again, the Obama Administration has moved forward with another job destroying rule. Instead of a recovery summer, this is a regulatory summer. “The EPA itself admits that the … Read more
“When Washington is out of the way, America’s economy will grow stronger.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that the unemployment rate for July was 9.1 percent: “Every few months, President Obama announces that he is going to focus on jobs … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement praising Wyoming Governor Matt Mead on reaching an agreement on a wolf management plan for Wyoming with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: “After years of unnecessary delay, it’s good that we are finally seeing progress from Washington on this issue. “I am … Read more
“This debate about the debt ceiling was the first round in a 15-round fight on spending.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011: “While this agreement is a victory over more wasteful Washington spending, it’s a small one. I … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) voted Friday evening in support of a bill written by Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio. The majority in the Senate, however, defeated the plan. “The American people have made it clear. They want Washington to cut spending now, control spending in the future, and be … Read more
Calls for Congress to Pass Bill to Protect Cement Industry Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding the need for legislation to protect cement industry jobs across America. The bipartisan … Read more
