WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement about the Administration’s decision to lift the moratorium on offshore energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico: “Today, the Administration finally decided to lift its overly broad and arbitrary moratorium on offshore energy exploration. This decision is months late and thousands of … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) released the following weekly Republican address. The address is available in both audio and video format and is embargoed until 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, October 9, 2010.Audio of the address is available hereVideo of the address will be available hereYou can download … Read more
With Wildlife and Livestock Threatened, Legislation Removes Federal Gray Wolf Protections, Returns Authority to States WASHINGTON – Today, a group of Western Senators unveiled legislation putting state governments in charge of managing wolf populations that have become a threat to wildlife and livestock. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), James Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Mike Crapo … Read more
Obamacare Will Force up to 69% of American Employers to Change their Coverage On September 9, 2009, President Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress – and the American people – about his health care reform plan. During that speech, the President said: “..if you are among the hundreds of millions of Americans … Read more
“The Interior Department’s policies have sent a clear signal to energy producers and their employees working in the West and offshore – pack your bags and look elsewhere.” WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar protesting the Administration’s job killing oil and gas … Read more
“The American people have been confronted with the reality of the President’s reform, and they don’t like it.” Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), marked the six month anniversary of the President’s new health care law. Excerpts of his remarks are below: “I come to the floor today on the six-month anniversary of the signing … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference: “I am grateful that I have earned the confidence and the support of my colleagues to represent them as Vice Chairman. I am foremost indebted to Wyoming for … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., and 33 additional members of the House and Senate, are leading the fight to protect federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana. Today, the members of the Senate and House sent a letter … Read more
In Case You Missed It: Today, the Wyoming Army National Guard announced that the 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion (AFA) veterans will be awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, Oct. 1, for their service in the Korean War. Over a year ago, Jim Craig (MSgt USMC Ret) asked Senator Barrasso to help … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced he will run for Vice-Chairman of the Republican Conference: "People in Wyoming and across the country want to know the folks representing them in Washington are listening and understand their values. “It is loud and clear – Americans are tired of a government that spends … Read more
