John Barrasso

Barrasso: Wyoming Must Lead on Energy

Senator Addresses Summit on Energy and Climate in Jackson JACKSON — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso today spoke at the summit on energy and climate sponsored by the University of Wyoming ’s School of Energy Resources and other institutes. The text of Senator Barrasso’s speech follows: “Thank you all – it’s been great to join you … Read more

Barrasso Secures $8 million for Military Robotics

Senator Continues Support of UW, Wyoming National Guard, DoD Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso secured $8 million for the Joint Robotics Program at Camp Guernsey as part of the 2008 Department of Defense Appropriations bill which passed the Senate unanimously on Wednesday night. “The program takes advantage of robotics research at UW and … Read more

Barrasso’s First 100 Days — Working for Wyoming

Senator Working Hard for Wyoming Interests, Families, and Economy WASHINGTON – October 2 marks John Barrasso ’s 100th day as Wyoming ’s United States Senator. He has hit the ground running committed to working hard for the people of Wyoming . Working for Wyoming The new senator criss-crossed the state to meet and hear constituent … Read more

Senators: Competitive markets A Farm Bill Priority

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not been properly investigating anti-competitive agricultural product markets and U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , both R-Wyo., along with 10 other senators, are working to ensure a Competition Title is included in the upcoming Farm Bill to increase producer protections and competition.   The … Read more

Barrasso: Keep Children First in SCHIP

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today called on Congress to keep the focus of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) on low-income children. He opposed the Democrat bill, H.R. 976, which expands SCHIP to cover children of higher-income people, families who are already insured, and adults. The bill passed the Senate … Read more

It’s getting warmer for COOL

Barrasso, Enzi advocate acceptance of country of origin labeling compromise WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators, Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are seeking to force USDA to implement Country of Origin Labeling by next year, a requirement the agency has failed to act upon under current law. The Wyoming senators sent a letter today along … Read more

Barrasso Seeks Workforce Funding For Nurses

Senator, Doctor Addresses Rural Health Efforts at Wyo Nursing Summit Saturday WASHINGTON – During his keynote speech Saturday at the Wyoming Nursing Summit in Sheridan, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso unveiled his plan to fight for more funding for nursing workforce development programs in 2008. Barrasso, a long-time Casper orthopedic surgeon, talked about the importance of … Read more

Barrasso to VA: Fill Critical Sheridan VA Job

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

Senators to NPS: Gate closure ignores public input

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

Barrasso Accepting Applications for Spring Internships

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