Urges VA Secretary to take action to fill Benefits Service Officer position WASHINGTON – In response to loud concerns expressed by Wyoming veterans, U.S. Senator John Barrasso today strongly urged Veterans’ Affairs Secretary James Nicholson to take immediate action necessary to fill a critical staff position at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. In a phone … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , both R-Wyo., expressed disbelief on Wednesday after meeting with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis about the Park Service’s plan to ignore the public input and close the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Park officials revealed a preview of the final Environmental Impact Statement, which … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for his Washington, D.C. internship program for spring 2008. The program, which lasts four months, is designed to give Wyoming’s youth an insider’s look into the workings of the United States government. “I firmly believe that an internship in my Senate office provides Wyoming … Read more
Wyo leadership insist that President must honor $550 million agreement WASHINGTON – Rallying leaders of the state of Wyoming — including the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Governor, Senators and Representative — U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., sent a sharp letter to the White House Sunday insisting the President to use his … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today disagreed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to allow live cattle and beef imports from Canada . He also re-iterated his support for implementing an effective mandatory country-of-origin-labeling (COOL) program. “The importation of beef and cattle from Canada increases uncertainty in the American beef supply,” … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today announced the launch of his new permanent website: http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public. “One of the greatest responsibilities I have as a United States Senator is to inform and assist folks in Wyoming ,” Barrasso said. “That is why I am pleased to announce the launch of my website. My site … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – The Wyoming Delegation is calling on the United States Forest Service to seek community opinion and host a public meeting on the proposed relocation of the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Supervisor’s Office from Jackson to Alpine, Afton or Pinedale. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-WY, … Read more
Proposed Royalty fee unfairly takes $20 million a year from Wyoming WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , both R-Wyo., will fight against a provision in the Interior Appropriations Bill of 2008 that would steal up to $20 million per year of Wyoming ’s mineral royalty money. “It is unfortunate the appropriators … Read more
Washington, D.C. – The Wyoming delegation is seeking answers to several shifts in position about the potential closure of the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Closure plans will be clarified in a winter use plan expected to be released later this month by the National Park Service (NPS). U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barrasso statement on Petraeus Report: “I remain committed to supporting our military men and women in every way possible. I want them to have every resource they need to succeed so they can return home as quickly as possible. "Our national security depends on our success in Iraq . It is … Read more
