“This Administration’s policies are making the problem worse.” WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke in support of the McConnell-Inhofe amendment to stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s back-door national energy tax. Excerpts of Sen. Barrasso’s remarks from the floor of the U.S. Senate: High Gas Prices “The Department of Energy says that … Read more
Fact Checks Obama’s Rhetoric Versus Energy Record WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President’s Obama’s remarks on gas prices: “For over two years, Americans have heard President Obama deliver speeches and promises about his strong support for increased oil and gas exploration. Meanwhile, his Administration has shut … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to encourage more veterinarians to serve in rural areas, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is co-sponsoring the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act of 2011 (S.518). The bi-partisan bill, which was introduced by Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), would eliminate taxes on programs that encourage … Read more
Senators press Japan to fully open its market to U.S. beef in light of Japan’s interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., along with 25 of their colleagues, recently sent a bi-partisan letter to President Obama requesting he encourage Japanese leaders to fully … Read more
“It’s not in the best interest of this country for us to have energy policies that make it more expensive for Americans to fill up their cars.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) responded to skyrocketing gas prices and the impact on the economy … Read more
“Monitoring the Situation” Won’t Cut It AAA 12 Month Average WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) sent a letter to President Obama to request more information about the Administration’s plan to address skyrocketing gas prices. Barrasso also expressed opposition to the Administration’s job crushing energy policies that have put a virtual freeze … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s promise he would allow states to create their own health care plans: “Today, the President demonstrated that he still doesn’t understand that his health care law is crippling states’ budgets and worsening health care in our country. States do … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) sent a letter to Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley. In the letter, Barrasso questioned the Administration’s attempt to implement job killing cap and trade policies through backdoor rules and regulations. Earlier this month, Barrasso introduced the Defending America’s Affordable Energy … Read more
The Riverton and Rock Springs offices have recently moved to new locations. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced that his Riverton and Rock Springs field offices recently moved to new locations. Barrasso’s Riverton office is now located at: 324 East Washington Ave. Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 856-6642 Field Representative: Pam Buline … Read more
Today, Senators Mark Udall (Colorado) and John Barrasso (Wyoming) and Representatives Rob Bishop (Utah) and Diana DeGette (Colorado) introduced the Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 to amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986. This bill would change permitting rules for ski areas on Forest Service land to allow for … Read more
