Despite promises from HHS Secretary Sebelius, dependents under the age of 26 are being dropped from health care coverage This September, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius wrote to American medical students about how the new health care law will benefit both doctors and their patients. Secretary Sebelius promised: “Many of you and your … Read more
Senate Doctors Say Obamacare Will Change How New Doctors Practice Medicine WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators and doctors Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and John Barrasso, M.D. (R-WY) sent an open letter to American medical students. The letter outlines how the President’s new health care law will negatively impact future generations of doctors and their … Read more
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to prevent further damage by the new health care law, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., signed onto an amicus curiae brief to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation. The brief has the support of at least 30 other senators, 20 states and the non-partisan National … Read more
“I will continue to fight for Wyoming’s values in Washington.” Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was reelected by acclamation to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference: “I am honored to be reelected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. I will continue … Read more
“Friend of Farm Bureau” award presented to Barrasso Cody–United States Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) received the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award at the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation 2010 annual meeting in Cody. Wyoming Farm Bureau President Perry Livingston presented the award to Senator Barrasso on Nov. 11. “We thank and recognize Senator Barrasso for his … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding earmarks: "The message from the 2010 election was unmistakable: Washington spends too much and borrows too much. I want to take every possible step to reduce spending, decrease the debt and limit the size of the federal government. Since joining … Read more
Proposed regulations could delay coal mining operations, kill jobs, hurt small businesses and jeopardize domestic energy production U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Enzi (R-WY), James Inhofe (R-OK) and Jim Bunning (R-KY) recently sent a letter to Joseph Pizarchik, Director of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM). In the letter, the Senators … Read more
“Focus on the economy, cut spending and repeal the President’s healthcare law.” Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the 2010 elections: “Tonight, voters sent a clear message to Washington: focus on the economy, cut spending and repeal the President’s healthcare law. Everything we do should reflect the American people’s important … Read more
“They said it couldn’t be done!” WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) joined in celebrating the completion of more than 5,000 ornaments to decorate the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Wyoming residents, school children, and other community volunteers hand-made all of the ornaments that will eventually hang from the official Capitol tree and other Wyoming … Read more
Consequences of “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” Worse than Anticipated U.S. Senators and doctors Tom Coburn (R-OK) and John Barrasso (R-WY) today released a new report, “Grim Diagnosis – A check-up on the federal health law.” The report details how many of the consequences of the new law are worse than anticipated. The Senate … Read more
