“Americans deserve straight answers about how the UN collects and uses data to form policies and reports.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the United Nations’ announcement that it will conduct an independent investigation of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): “I’m pleased that the United … Read more
“This should not be something that is being rammed through the House and the Senate and force-fed to the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding health care reform. Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s speech: Cost and Quality “Mr. President, I practiced medicine for 25 years … Read more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision leaves Wyoming businesses in limbo WASHINGTON, DC — Today, US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) decision to list the sage grouse as threatened or warranted for listing but precluded by higher priorities: “Wyoming has worked closely with the … Read more
Calls Upon Incoming EPA Inspector General to Investigate Issues WASHINGTON, DC – Today, US Senator John Barrasso, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released a report detailing the Subcommittee’s lack of oversight on a number of key Administration activities that undermine transparency and sound science. Barrasso … Read more
“We do need health care reform but we don’t need this 2,700-page bill with all of the unintended consequences.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the President’s plan to use reconciliation to push the health care bill through Congress. Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s speech: … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement following Governor Dave Freudenthal’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Governor Freudenthal has created a lasting legacy for our state. There’s no question that Dave always puts Wyoming first. We’ve enjoyed a great working relationship and our state has excelled under … Read more
“Better to listen first and then implement — rather than implement and then see what the impacts are going to be of the Administration’s positions.” WASHINGTON, DC – Today, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about the Department of the … Read more
Recent SEC Action is another example of the Administration taking its eye off the economy WASHINGTON, DC – Today, US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to block the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new requirement that companies disclose the impacts of climate change on their businesses. Senator … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) gave the following statement regarding his invitation to participate in the White House health care summit: “I appreciate and accept the invitation to participate in the White House health care summit. As a physician caring for families in Wyoming for a quarter of a century, I understand … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., praised the implementation of a law solidifying the second amendment by allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons on to National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands. “Finally, after years of fighting in the courts, the Constitution … Read more
