Senator Applauds VA Secretary for Taking Quick Action WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo. today applauded Veterans’ Affairs Secretary James Peake for assigning a full-time benefits officer to the Sheridan VA Medical Center. “It is our responsibility as a country to set a standard of excellent care for our Wyoming veterans who have sacrificed … Read more
Barrasso Says De-Listing Process Should Move Forward WASHINGTON – In response to a recent letter to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne from members of the House Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today said the plan to de-list the gray wolves from the endangered species list should continue. “The issue of the Gray Wolves … Read more
Senator Addresses Annual Meth, Substance Abuse Conference CASPER, WY – During the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Methamphetamine and Substance Abuse Conference in Casper, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., urged passage of legislation to utilize seized criminal funds to clean up meth labs. “This bill doesn’t cost Wyoming taxpayers a dime,” Barrasso said. “It … Read more
Senator Barrasso Addresses Wind Energy Expo DOUGLAS, WY – During Tuesday’s speech at the wind energy expo in Douglas, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., stressed the need to encourage further development of affordable, clean, secure and predictable energy sources in Wyoming . “In Wyoming , wind is the primary, untapped source of renewable energy,” Barrasso … Read more
WASHINGTON – Three of the nation’s most prominent groups opposed to illegal immigration, have endorsed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s legislation discouraging states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. NumbersUSA with over 500,000 members and the Federation of American Immigration Reform (FAIR), boasting more than quarter of a million members and the Coalition for a … Read more
THERMOPOLIS, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso and fiancé Bobbi Brown heralded the New Year with wedding bells. The couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony at the Brown family church in Thermopolis on New Years Day. The intimate wedding was a traditional church service, followed by a small family gathering complete with toasts to … Read more
CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement today on the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto: “I join President Bush in condemning this cowardly assassination. My prayers are with Benazir Bhutto’s family and the people of Pakistan at this tragic time. Despite the constant threats, Benazir Bhutto was … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today announced that Wyoming has been selected to provide the 2010 Christmas tree for the United States Capitol. It is the first time in history that the tree will come from Wyoming . “Wyoming is blessed with spectacular forests, so it struck me as unusual that we had … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today praised the Senate’s passage of the rural health provisions contained in the “Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act,” S. 2499. “We successfully fought to include extensions of rural health provisions in the Medicare bill passed by the Senate last night,” Barrasso said. “Without this extension, Wyoming doctors, … Read more
Senator Votes for Farm Bill Reform WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today praised the Senate’s passage of the agriculture reforms contained in the 2007 Farm Bill. The bill contains several provisions sponsored by Senator Barrasso which directly benefit Wyoming agriculture. Barrasso successfully added an amendment to promote veterinary drug research at the University … Read more
