Statement from Senator Barrasso on Senator Reid’s 2,074-page health care bill: “Senator Reid’s 2,074-page health care bill means higher premiums, it means higher taxes, and it cuts Medicare. “This bill is financed with billions of dollars in Medicare cuts. Taking away health care from seniors is not the answer. Our seniors have relied on Medicare, … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, (R-Wyo.) and Senator Jeff Bingaman, (D-NM), have introduced a bi-partisan bill focusing on clean air technology. The bill encourages technology that will remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and permanently sequester it. The Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act, S.2744, will establish an award system for scientists and researchers. Historically, … Read more
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sens. David Vitter and John Barrasso today called attention to a damaging provision in both the Waxman-Markey and Kerry-Boxer cap and trade bills that would require federal agencies to terminate permits and render carbon credits meaningless once an atmospheric parts per million (carbon dioxide equivalent) trigger has been reached. Under the … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are encouraging students and graduates from all backgrounds to apply for internships in their offices this spring. The deadline for applications with Enzi’s office is Nov. 19 and the deadline for applications for Barrasso’s office is Nov. 13. “An internship in my office … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is encouraging cooperation between the state of Wyoming and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to complete forest health projects on private, state and federal lands. “Wyoming forests, like those of all states across the West, are facing unprecedented challenges. We need all the tools available to address wildfires, … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is laying the foundation to ensure the long-term viability of coal. “Creating the legal framework for carbon storage is a crucial component for promoting America’s energy security. We need to protect our environment and ensure our state’s largest fossil fuel resource remains a part of our nation’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., mourned the passing of former Wyoming senator and governor Cliff Hansen. They made the following comments about his life and service to Wyoming.“The state of Wyoming has lost a great leader. Diana and I have always looked to Cliff and … Read more
Barrasso Lauds Honesty from Non Partisan Budget Office WASHINGTON, D.C. — The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the U.S. fossil fuel industry will suffer significant job losses if the Waxman-Markey climate bill is signed into law. Director of the CBO, Dr. Douglas Elmendorf, said the fossil fuel sector would mirror the massive job losses … Read more
Bills should be available online with their total cost WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., put their weight behind an amendment today that would change Senate rules to increase transparency in the halls of Congress. The amendment, which is identical to a stand-alone resolution the members cosponsored this week, … Read more
“Barrasso: Let’s focus on the safety of the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is opposing the Administration’s misguided defense funding priorities. Barrasso says the CIA should be combating terrorists, not spying on sea lions. Barrasso is fighting the Administration’s efforts to fund a climate change center at the Central Intelligence … Read more
