Senator Barrasso Demands DoD Action WASHINGTON – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) is demanding the Department of Defense act on contaminated water wells which affect Cheyenne families. Two private wells show unacceptable levels of the chemical contaminant TCE, affecting three households. The wells tested below the EPA’s drinking water standard in 2005 and 2006. “This is … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo), a member of the Senate Leadership Whip team, appeared on Fox Business Network with host Alexis Glick. The following are excerpts from the program: What does President Obama need to do to calm the fear and anxiety in the marketplace? BARRASSO: Every President needs to instill confidence … Read more
Enzi, Barrasso vote NO, support changes Washington, D.C. – After only eight days of debate, the Senate passed a bill to expand government spending by more than a trillion dollars, increase government debt and escalate government control in the lives of Americans, all under the guise of stimulating the economy, according to U.S. Senators Mike … Read more
Massive Spending Bill Closer to Becoming Law Senator John Barrasso stood firm in the Senate and voted against supporting the $827 billion economic stimulus package. The 61 to 37 procedural vote puts the massive spending bill on the verge of becoming law. "I voted no. This is a spending bill, not a stimulus bill," Barrasso … Read more
Calls on Bureaucrats to Cut NEPA Red Tape WASHINGTON — Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) is moving to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to help stimulate the economy. The Barrasso amendment is specifically aimed at projects included in the President’s Financial Stimulus package. Barrasso has voted against previous financial bailouts. He does not support … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A significant piece of Wyoming history will now be featured in Senator John Barrasso’s daily Senate life. Senator Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is the proud new occupant of the Senate desk first used by Francis E. Warren, Wyoming’s first Senator and namesake of the F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne.“This is the … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has been appointed to the Senate Republican Whip team. The appointment was announced by Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl. "I am honored that Senator Kyl has asked me to serve on the Republican Whip Team. From health care, to energy, to getting our economy back on track, the … Read more
Barrasso Wants Answers from Interior Secretary Nominee Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) used the confirmation hearing of Interior Secretary Nominee Ken Salazar to probe the Obama nominee on issues vital to Wyoming. "It is important for Wyoming that we understand the position of the incoming Administration on snowmobiles in parks and wolf management." Barrasso said. Wolf … Read more
Bipartisan measure would repay ranchers for animals killed by wolves WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan “Wolf Kill Bill” by Senators Jon Tester, D-Mon and John Barrasso, R-Wyo.In Montana, the Wolf Kill Bill authorizes federal money from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to boost Montana’s livestock loss fund. That … Read more
WASHINGTON – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) instructed United Nations Ambassador nominee, Susan Rice, to ensure she preserves the gun rights of United States citizens while serving as U.S. representative to the U.N. "As our nation’s top representative to the United Nations, the next United States U.N. Ambassador has an important responsibility to defend and protect … Read more
