WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement congratulating Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) on becoming the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee in the 114th Congress:

“Mike is going to be an excellent chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. As a former state legislator, mayor, small businessman and accountant, he has the perfect experience and expertise for this position of a lifetime. I know Mike is excited to lead by cutting wasteful spending and protecting hardworking Americans’ tax dollars. His promotion is good news for the people of Wyoming and America.”

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