WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo), said today New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s (D-NY) decision to drop his plan to give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants is the result of overwhelming public outcry. “Governor Spitzer’s announcement today in D.C. is proof that people across our country are saying the same thing I hear every … Read more
Bill closes dangerous loophole by requiring verification of legal status WASHINGTON – Individuals who enter and reside in the United States illegally should not be issued a state driver’s license, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said today. “It seems pretty simple to me,” Barrasso said. “We won’t truly be serious about securing our borders and … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced an amendment to the 2007 Farm Bill that will promote veterinary drug research at state colleges across the country, including the University of Wyoming . The amendment would authorize the Minor Use Animal Drug Program which carries out valuable research for the sheep industry. “We see … Read more
Barrasso Secures Money for UW, Wyoming National Guard, DoD Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., announced the Senate has approved the 2008 Department of Defense Appropriations conference report, which includes $8 million for the Joint Robotics Program at Camp Guernsey . The bill now awaits President Bush’s signature. “I’m pleased the conference report … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Wyoming’s 4,100 strong wild horse population will be more likely to reach a more manageable number thanks to a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Jim Caswell, to keep Wyoming’s money in the state instead of diverting the funds to Nevada, as previously planned. Less than two weeks after … Read more
Senator Tours Walter Reed Rehab Facility, Visits With Travis Woods’ Family WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso presented a Wyoming-made purple-heart quilt on Monday evening to U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Woods. Woods is a Wyoming wounded warrior currently recovering from injuries at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. Woods was critically … Read more
Wyo Senator Provides Relief From Federal Impacts of Climate Legislation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso fought successfully to improve major climate change legislation today, winning votes on two key amendments in the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Global Warming’s mark-up of the Warner-Lieberman climate legislation. Senator Barrasso served as the ranking Republican at the … Read more
Wyoming Clean Coal Energy Needs to be Center of Legislation WASHINGTON – In order to put Wyoming clean coal energy at the center of a national debate on climate change, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso will offer a series of pivotal amendments to major legislation facing the U.S. Senate Thursday. In an attempt to improve the … Read more
Bill Protects, Enhances Tourism, Recreation and Traditional Ag WASHINGTON – A signature mountain range, named for the Great State of Wyoming, will receive protection for Wyoming sportsmen and visitors to hunt, fish, and experience its grandeur, cowboys to graze cattle and next generations to be inspired by the spirit of wild Wyoming, under legislation U.S. … Read more
At Climate Hearing, Senator Says We Cannot Shut Off Traditional Resources WASHINGTON – At a hearing today on climate change legislation, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said our nation must produce clean, affordable energy and seek technologies that will make our traditional resources viable into the future. “We can’t simply shut off our traditional energy … Read more
