WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after President Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court: “The Senate will give Ms. Kagan a fair confirmation process. It is crucial that we have time to thoroughly examine her record. Every American has a … Read more
“We can eliminate excess carbon in the atmosphere without eliminating jobs in our communities.” WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed the bipartisan Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act (S.2744). U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), the sponsor of S.2744, delivered the following statement regarding the passage of his bill: “Americans have … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Bob Bennett (R-Utah) sent a letter today to Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar announcing their intention to introduce legislation to block DOI from implementing strict, new onshore oil and gas leasing policies that hinder job creation and energy development in the West. “In this … Read more
Barrasso and Issa Ask EPA to Account for Outrageous “Energy Star” Approvals; Ask How EPA Will Catch Fraud in a Carbon Offset Program WASHINGTON D.C. – House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Darrell Issa and Senate Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Oversight Ranking Member John Barrasso today asked Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) made the following statement in honor of Wyoming’s first annual “Silver Star Banner Day.” “The brave men and women serving in our armed forces sacrifice their lives every day for the safety and prosperity of our great country. The people of Wyoming have always supported our troops … Read more
Wyoming Lawmaker Recognized for Pro-Business Record WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John A. Barrasso (R-WY) was honored this week on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress. “The Chamber applauds Senator Barrasso for supporting the private sector … Read more
Suggests Five Amendments to the Settlement WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released a letter to tribal leaders throughout Indian Country. In his letter, he requested feedback from the tribes on the proposed settlement of the Cobell v. Salazar class action settlement. Senator Barrasso, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, … Read more
“In the face of this emergency, the Administration must ignore politics, and focus on results.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) criticized the Administration for not addressing the serious bark beetle epidemic in Wyoming and the Intermountain West. The following are excerpts from his remarks at the Senate Public Lands and Forests … Read more
“He has a history of support for government rationing of health care.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of Dr. Donald Berwick to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: “Now, it is interesting to me, Mr. President, … Read more
Addresses U.S. government’s practice of flooding excess supplies of uranium into market WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) introduced the Surplus Uranium Disposition Act (S. 3233). By codifying the U. S. Department of Energy’s Excess Uranium Inventory Management Plan, this bill will protect American jobs and ensure proper … Read more
