Enzi, Barrasso carry tradition forward in late senator’s name Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., today introduced a resolution honoring the late Senator Craig Thomas and cowboys all over the nation. The resolution designates Saturday, July 25, 2009 as “National Day of the American Cowboy.”Thomas – a cowboy himself … Read more
Special Interest Group confirms intent to sue hospitals, farms, schools and nursing homes under new Clean Air Act rules. Kassie Siegel, director of the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute, says her group is prepared to sue for regulation of smaller emitters if the EPA stops at simply large emitters. – Wall Street Journal, … Read more
Delegation continues fight for Wyo AML money Washington, D.C. – The Wyoming delegation, Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., reiterated their commitment to ensure that a proposal from President Obama to eliminate all future payments to certified states from the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) fund does not become … Read more
Support bill to stop gun carry inconsistencies in national parks Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are pushing to protect second amendment rights in every corner of the nation, including a corner of Wyoming – Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Both senators are co-sponsoring the Preservation of the … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R- Wyo.) congratulated Wyoming’s top student volunteers for outstanding service to their communities. Anna Shafer, 18, of Big Piney, and Morgan Mariner, 13, of Douglas, were named Wyoming’s 2009 Spirit of Community Award winners. “I commend Anna and Morgan for their initiative and for the positive impact they … Read more
Washington, D.C. – The People’s Republic of China (PRC) recently implemented trade policies to artificially discount soda ash exported from that nation. With the special tax subsidy Chinese soda ash will be more in line with the price of Wyoming soda ash and could negatively impact world market prices.On April 1, China implemented a nine … Read more
Authorization for Military Construction Projects through the Senate Armed Services Committee Project Title: Funding to complete Squadron Operations Facility Request: $1,500,000 Service Component: Air National Guard Project Location: Cheyenne Airport ; Cheyenne, Wyoming Description : Project was authorized in FY 2007 … Read more
“The EPA is taking an enormous economic gamble with the American people’s future.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has put a hold on the nomination of Regina McCarthy as Assistant Administrator of the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “The nominee has failed to address serious concerns regarding the implementation of the Clean … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) opposes a New York plan to close more than 24 million acres from access to grazing, timber, recreation and mining. Wyoming and four western states will be affected. The bill has been introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY).“We know how to manage our lands, not a Congresswoman from … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wyoming’s Senator John Barrasso has introduced legislation that will improve health care in rural Wyoming. The bill will provide tax relief for doctors, nurses and other health professionals who receive state and local funds to help pay off student loans and commit to serving in rural communities.“For years, state and local communities … Read more
