“The over 76,000 residents of Wyoming and over 46 million Americans who depend on Medicare deserve the truth.” Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement about the Administration’s misleading mailer to American seniors regarding the new health care law. Barrasso also joined other Senate Republicans in sending a letter to … Read more
“This Administration likes to say that it will ‘keep the boot on the throat of BP.’ Well it’s time to use the other boot to actually stop the spill.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned the Administration’s delayed response to the oil spill in the Gulf during the Senate Energy and … Read more
Senators work to keep broadband Washington, D.C. – As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks new ways to regulate the Internet, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., are teaming up with their colleagues to urge the FCC to keep the Internet growing, unregulated and accessible to all Americans. “The Internet is a free … Read more
Administration’s policy would kill jobs and energy development WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) today introduced the American Energy and Western Jobs Act that would overturn new oil and gas procedures introduced by the Department of the Interior (DOI) on Monday. The bill would eliminate the bureaucratic red tape … Read more
Comments on Administration’s Response, Regulatory Failures, and Why DOI Chief of Staff Serves in Two Full Time Roles WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about the oil spill in the Gulf during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso’s remarks … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s announcement regarding new onshore oil and gas leasing reforms: “In light of the recent accident in the Gulf, America’s onshore oil and gas development is more important than ever. Onshore oil and gas exploration creates jobs, … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) made the following statement regarding the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) decision to join 20 states in challenging the constitutionality of the new health care law: “President Obama promised that the new health care law would create new jobs and ensure more businesses offer coverage … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding cap and trade legislation introduced by Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) Senator Barrasso is the only Republican to serve on both the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee. “Families in Wyoming and across … Read more
“It is important to remember that this tragedy does not change America’s energy needs and our continued dependence on foreign oil.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing regarding the oil spill in the Gulf: “There is no coastline in Wyoming. … Read more
Delegation continues to work with VA to ensure Cheyenne VAMC is in compliance with surgical standards. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) decision to maintain surgical services for veterans at the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). Earlier … Read more
