WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for in-state internships for summer 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. “This program is designed to allow students to live in Wyoming while they work in … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced a bill aimed at developing technology to remove existing excess green houses gases from the atmosphere and permanently sequester them. The “Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal Act,” or GEAR Act, will establish an award system for scientists and researchers. “My proposal takes a new look at … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for his Washington, D.C. internship program for summer 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
Senator Barrasso voted in favor of an amendment supporting seniors and veterans. The amendment also closed the loophole which provided handouts to illegal immigrants. He worked to ensure seniors and veterans were included and illegal immigrants did not benefit. Senator Barrasso believes that the way to benefit taxpayers is to keep taxes low and … Read more
Barrasso Named to Top Trade Committee WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso was named today to the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a key seat for securing significant trade opportunities for Wyoming ‘s energy and agriculture industries. "Soda Ash, beef, lamb, wool and sugar beets are key exports for Wyoming . The export dollars support … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today pressed Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel Bodman for answers regarding the Department’s decision to cut Wyoming ’s share of the 2009 energy budget. Barrasso pressed for more support for clean coal technology, the FutureGen project, and Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center during today’s Senate Energy … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today conferred with Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations Special Agent Flint Waters, a world renowned pioneer in child exploitation investigations. Waters was in Washington to brief the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the extent of on-line child exploitation in the United States and around the world. Barrasso and … Read more
WASHINGTON – Upon hearing of the restructuring of the FutureGen project Senator Barrasso issued the following remarks: “Clean coal research is critical to the future of Wyoming coal, the future of Wyoming’s tax base, and the future of Wyoming ’s workers. “ Washington ’s bureaucracy is full of doubletalk. Programs are authorized then not funded. … Read more
WASHINGTON – Erin Tuggle, a member of U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s staff, today received a prominent national award. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) awarded her with their 2008 Legislative Excellence Award. “I am pleased the NRHA has selected Erin to receive this prestigious award,” Barrasso said. “Her vast knowledge of the issues facing rural … Read more
WASHINGTON – A lawsuit filed by environmental groups to stop Wyoming Game and Fish from managing gray wolves is frivolous and not based on sound science, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said today. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife has far exceeded their targets in recovering the gray wolf. The law is designed to recover species, … Read more
