Washington, D.C. – If at first you don’t succeed don’t try the same exact thing again. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., do not think another $350 billion dollars should be released to bail out banks and took action this week to stop the funds from being released. “If the first installment … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Today the Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans to remove the Rocky Mountain gray wolf from the Endangered Species list in Montana and Idaho, but not Wyoming. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., voiced their disappointment that wolves in Wyoming would continue to be listed as … Read more
Issued by Senator John Barrasso – Senate Foreign Relations Committee The United States faces challenges all around the world. Mrs. Clinton must work to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and that U.S. funds are not used by individuals or organizations operating against the best interests of the United States.She faces a significant … Read more
Issued by Senator Barrasso –Energy & Natural Resources Committee As we saw last summer when gasoline hit $4 a gallon, high energy prices impact the American consumer, American families and American business. High prices of energy and their contribution to inflation across our economy is not simply a matter of energy policy. It is a … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis (all R-Wyo.), took the oath of office today as they were officially sworn in as members of the 111th Congress representing Wyoming. “I am thankful to the people of Wyoming for trusting me to continue serving them. These are challenging times and … Read more
U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., announced that he has nominated 16 Wyoming students for appointments at U.S. military academies. "The responsibilities of academy life are significant," Barrasso said. "These students have shown the characteristics necessary to succeed. I am confident that if they are offered appointments they will rise to the challenge. They will be … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Wyoming is set to receive about $100.7 million from the federal government in fiscal year 2009 as payment in Abandoned Mine Land (AML) money, according to an announcement today from the Office of Surface Mining. Wyoming’s share for fiscal year 2009 is $100,783,068, an increase of $18,082,000 over fiscal 2008. Wyoming Senators … Read more
Barrasso issued the following statement: WASHINGTON– Taxpayer money alone cannot solve the problems that the auto industry created for itself. I will not ask Wyoming taxpayers to subsidize failure. The time has come for these companies to undergo substantial restructuring on every level without putting taxpayer dollars at risk.
New report shows contamination between DoD site and city’s wells WASHINGTON – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) is demanding the Department of Defense own up to its role in contaminating Cheyenne’s water wells. Barrasso fought for the results of the tests in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report. The report outlines the possible sources … Read more
Enzi, Barrasso praise expanded gun law in national parks Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., praised the release of new regulations that would allow gun owners more access to national parks. Enzi and Barrasso called the rule a win for gun owners and the Second Amendment. “I applaud Wyoming … Read more
