WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) responded today to the Obama Administration’s decision to retroactively revoke a permit for the Spruce No. 1 Mine in West Virginia: “The American people are worried about jobs, rising gas prices, and paying their energy bills. This Administration’s EPA has a much different agenda. This unprecedented action says … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) released the following statement regarding the attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), members of her staff and constituents: "News of today’s attack in Arizona is shocking and tragic. The violence and loss of life is very sad. Bobbi and I are keeping the victims and their families in … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding his vote against the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): “When America’s Founding Fathers created the United States Senate, they provided members of the institution with a clear advice and consent responsibility. Throughout the debate over new START, I have discovered … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Vice Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, announced today the appointment of Wyoming Assistant Attorney General, Affie Ellis, to the Tribal Law and Order Commission. Ellis was appointed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) at the recommendation of Barrasso. The Commission, created by the Tribal Law … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., said that newly appointed United States Marshal for the District of Wyoming Joseph Moore is extremely qualified for the important position. Moore was confirmed by the Senate to the appointment on Dec. 20. “Director Moore has a track record of dedicated service to … Read more
“The Internet has been a beacon of free speech, creativity, and innovation largely because it has been out of Washington’s grip.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to give the federal government the authority to regulate Internet traffic: “Despite its dismal … Read more
McCain-Barrasso Amendment Strikes START Preamble Language Limiting Missile Defense WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) joined Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to introduce an amendment to the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). The McCain-Barrasso amendment (4814) will strike the language in the new START preamble that limits America’s missile defense. Excerpts of … Read more
“Consideration of the treaty will require a substantial amount of time in order to sufficiently address its many flaws.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called for the Senate to fix the flawed new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) before voting on the treaty. Barrasso outlined his concerns with the limitations the … Read more
Barrasso acts to strengthen U.S. defense WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) secured a key ruling that would allow the Senate to amend the preamble to the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). Last week, Barrasso joined a group of Senate Republicans in requesting a clarification from the Senate Parliamentarian on whether or … Read more
Vows to Fight Massive Omnibus Spending Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding his vote on the bipartisan agreement to prevent tax hikes and his upcoming vote on the Omnibus spending bill: “I voted against raising taxes on January 1. After spending the weekend with many Wyoming … Read more
