Posted by Stephanie Condon CBS News Blogs It was no surprise when President Obama turned to his vast online resources to try and win support for his health care agenda. Now Republicans are trying to tap into the potential of the Internet to push their own health care ideas. Two Republican senators — senators who … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has called for action to curb the dangerous threat posed by the bark beetle.“These beetles continue to claim acre after acre at an alarming rate. Not only is this devastating to our forests, it is a clear and present wildfire threat to public land users, communities and homeowners.” … Read more
LIVE. ONLINE. TOMORROW. WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Conference Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced today a new, live, online show – “Senate Doctors” – broadcasting here every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The first show will air tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) – an orthopedic trauma surgeon … Read more
Barrasso calls for a Senate Investigation into EPA activities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has called for a Senate investigation into the silencing of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and Small Business Administration lawyers by the Administration.“It is clear that there is a culture of intimidation in the EPA. They have ignored, and … Read more
Senator John Barrasso (R- Wyo.) made the following statement on the Senate floor: WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to health care, Democrats and Republicans all agree we need and we want health care reform. Having practiced medicine for over two decades, I know that doing nothing is simply not an option.But let me tell … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent yesterday to EPA Administrator Jackson, U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senator John Barrasso (R-Wy.) questioned the transparency governing the development of EPA’s endangerment finding. Senator Inhofe noted, "Having clearly articulated your commitment to transparency, one would expect … Read more
Bill Increases Medicare Payments for RHCs, Provides Incentives to Attract Medical Professionals to Rural Areas WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ensuring that Americans in rural areas have access to quality health care, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced the Rural Health Clinic Patient Access and Improvement Act of 2009, which addresses long … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is accepting applications for his fall 2009 internship program. The experience is designed to give Wyoming’s youth an in depth look into the workings of the United States government. The dates for the 2009 fall session are August 14 through December 18. “An internship in my Senate … Read more
Barrasso slams another Washington takeover WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) believes that the “Clean Water Restoration Act” is nothing more than another government takeover. “This measure will harm Wyoming’s economy, directly impacting ranches, farms, and mining operations. Expanding Washington’s reach to include all water currently under state control is a flawed approach,” Barrasso said. “The … Read more
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today voted against an energy bill that rejects America’s vast domestic energy resources. “The Senate Energy Committee missed an opportunity to move America towards energy independence. Quite simply, this bill rejects American energy. It allows foreign oil and energy producers to continue their grip on our country,” Barrasso said after voting … Read more
