WASHINGTON – The friendly skies will get a little friendlier for travelers flying through Buffalo, Cheyenne, Lusk, Pinedale and Riverton thanks to five federal airport grants worth a total of more than $6 million, announced U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo. Johnson County Airport, Cheyenne Regional Airport, Lusk … Read more
Bill gives ‘breathing room’ to veterans with complicated diagnoses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso is fighting to help a Wyoming veteran and others suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) receive the help they deserve from the Veterans Administration (VA). “Earlier this year I was honored to pin the Purple Heart on a Wyoming veteran … Read more
Barrasso Demands Accountability WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R.-Wyo., is demanding strict oversight of Indian Health Service (IHS) funding after reports of botched money management. IHS property, worth millions of dollars, is missing or has been stolen from the agency. A report into the missing property was presented at a Senate Indian Affairs Hearing. … Read more
Barrasso secures concessions from Sen. Obama WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has protected Wyoming coal from the potentially drastic consequences of the “Mercury Export Ban Act.” During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Barrasso won two key concessions from Senator Obama (D-IL) to ensure Wyoming coal is protected. The legislation prohibits … Read more
Senator John Barrasso (R- Wyo) held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and urged him to redouble efforts to curb terrorist activity in his country… Prime Minister Gilani faced pressure from Barrasso and other members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to crack down on Pakistan-based militants. “The Prime Minister assured me that … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s celebration of the “National Day of the American Cowboy:” “The cowboy is the icon of Wyoming, representing our history and way of life. Wyoming’s cowboy spirit and western values embodies all aspect of our lives. Independence, courage, family values, and good stewardship … Read more
Many are Calling for Change; Few are Offering Solutions WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R.-Wyo., called out Senate Democrats who want us to use less energy but are blocking efforts to find more. “We’ve seen the same old responses from the other side of the aisle: more taxation, more regulation, and more litigation,” Barrasso … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R.-Wyo., is demanding that Congress move forward with approved projects. Federal restrictions on oil and gas exploration are causing major hold ups in domestic oil and gas development. As of late June, there were 2,589 applications to drill that were awaiting approval in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin alone. “Substantial … Read more
Delegation Applauds Hard Work of Area Residents, Study Group WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., and Representative Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo., praised the final record of decision on the management of Sylvan Pass released by the National Park Service this afternoon. “The entrance will remain open as a direct result of … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding a decision by an activist federal judge to reinstate Endangered Species Act protection for wolves in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho : “Today’s ruling by an activist judge was not based on sound science but rather pressure from environmental groups making exaggerating claims. … Read more
