Barrasso calls for innovation and vigilance. CASPER – Speaking at a forum on climate change Friday, Senator John Barrasso (R.-Wyo.) highlighted Wyoming ’s position as a leader in the climate change debate—now, and in the future. Barrasso stressed that in the ongoing discussion about climate change, “I will fight to make all of America ’s … Read more
Mismanagement derails Medicare B drug program WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., slammed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for mismanagement and appalling waste of the Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP). Senator Barrasso, an orthopedic surgeon, cited administrative hassles, burdensome drug transportation rules, and vendor delivery problems for wasting … Read more
Wyo. senators accepting applications for spring internships Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are encouraging college students who are interested in experiencing the work of national government firsthand to pursue a spring internship in their Washington, D.C. offices. "A Capitol Hill internship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Interns have the chance … Read more
News from Congress The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wyoming Attorney General have filed a suit to block the merger between JBS and National Beef Company. They were joined by the Attorney’s General from twelve other states. Wyoming Senators Enzi and Barrasso urged the U.S. Attorney General in a March 14 letter to review … Read more
Statement on Rescue Package Vote Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) voted against the $700 billion dollar rescue package. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo) also voted against the package. Barrasso issued the following statement: WASHINGTON– “As I have said from the beginning of this debate, providing a $700 billion rescue package to our financial institutions is a significant … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., have asked the Department of Interior to put in place a temporary plan that would allow snowmobiles and snowcoaches in Yellowstone National Park this winter. Following a Federal District Court’s ruling which threw out the Park Service’s plan … Read more
Bill reauthorizes funding for community health centers across Wyoming Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., today cheered congressional passage of legislation that will expand patient access to quality health care in rural areas and will attract more doctors and health care providers to Wyoming. Enzi and Barrasso worked to … Read more
Taxpayers shouldn’t be left holding the bag for Wall Street’s greed WASHINGTON — Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) has serious reservations about the staggering multi billion dollar rescue package and the risk to U.S. taxpayers. “I am very concerned about providing a $700 billion rescue package for our financial institutions. Any plan for government assistance must … Read more
Senators Introduce Legislation to End Oil and Gas Royalty Mismanagement Washington, D.C. – Addressing what the Department of Interior’s Inspector General recently referred to as a “culture of ethical failure,” U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Barrasso (R-WY), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, introduced legislation … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., praised legislation which removes the current ban on off-shore oil and gas exploration and oil shale development. The drilling moratorium will expire on October 1 after 26 years. The Senators believe Americans are a step closer to energy independence.“Unlocking these reserves of energy … Read more
