WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

“For over a year, Americans have repeatedly encouraged Washington to focus on jobs and the economy.  Washington had its own agenda.  Now we have out of control government spending, a skyrocketing deficit and a failed ‘stimulus’ bill. 

“The American people deserve a road map to economic growth instead of another list of unfulfilled promises.  Washington should either lead or get out of the way. 

 “Tonight, President Obama promised to get the economy back on track, reduce the deficit and help the private sector create new jobs. While I appreciated his remarks, I am more interested in his actions.   

“In order for our economy to improve, the Administration must stop pushing policies that kill jobs across our country. 

“It should replace the massive healthcare bill with a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of care for American families.  It should shelve the cap and trade scheme that would increase taxes on the American people and employers.  It should ditch its bureaucratic, secretive plan to regulate carbon from small businesses.  It should end the burdensome oil and gas regulations that will kill more red, white and blue jobs that continue to power our country.  

“While the President’s speech tonight was important, his Administration’s actions are what really matter to the people of Wyoming. 

“We can’t afford to have another year like 2009.”