“EPA’s endangerment finding puts our nation in a bind.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) joined other Senate Republicans today at a press conference on Capitol Hill regarding the Obama Administration’s attempt to circumvent Congress with a backdoor climate tax that will kill American jobs and stifle economic growth. Barrasso, the only Senator serving … Read more
‘The American people are saying: don’t cut my Medicare, don’t raise my taxes, and don’t make things worse than they are right now’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor Thursday regarding the Reid healthcare bill: “As a physician practicing medicine and taking care of people … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to President Barack Obama, Senator Barrasso and seven Senators expressed their opposition to the Administration’s decision to review all state-issued coal permits. “States have been regulating coal for decades- but now the Obama Administration has announced another decision to exert even more control over our ability to manage our … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s announcement from Copenhagen today that the United States will provide $1 billion in funding over the next three years for forestry in foreign countries:“With 10 percent unemployment and a $1.4 trillion dollar deficit, it’s already outrageous that the … Read more
Warns Department Not to Shift Jobs from Wyoming to Ohio WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) criticized the Department of Energy’s (DOE) management of its excess uranium stockpiles. He noted that DOE’s policy of forcing too much of its uranium stockpile into the market … Read more
“Americans are being asked to make a huge investment. We need to make sure it’s the right one.” Link to Letter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is demanding an independent investigation into climate data used to push for action on climate change. “We need to get to the bottom of what’s true and … Read more
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sens. David Vitter and John Barrasso today cautioned the White House regarding the implications of today’s finalized endangerment finding by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon dioxide and other gases. “Today the Obama administration formally declared carbon dioxide – something humans and animals exhale and plants and vegetation breathe … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today announced that “Wyoming: Forever West” will be the theme for the United States Capitol Christmas tree in 2010. Barrasso secured the coveted opportunity for Wyoming in 2007. The Wyoming tree will be picked from the Bridger-Teton National Forest. It will stand in front of the US … Read more
KUWAIT – U.S. Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, both (R-Wyo.), shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming National Guard troops serving in Kuwait. Barrasso led the congressional delegation. Barrasso and Lummis visited hundreds of Wyoming soldiers at each of the three bases – Arifjan, Camp Virginia and Ali Al Salem. During their visit, Barrasso and … Read more
“Senator Reid’s health care bill is the wrong prescription for America. “I visit with people in Wyoming every weekend. They say: ‘Fix what is wrong with the health care system without making things worse for me.’ Unfortunately Senator Reid’s health care bill increases the cost of care, increases insurance premiums and increases taxes. “This … Read more
