WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., had the following reaction to President Bush’s energy related remarks in tonight’s State of the Union Address: “In his State of the Union Address, the President properly noted ‘we must fund new technologies that can generate coal power.’ Wyoming produces a third of our nation’s coal. In fact … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Wyoming delegation thinks enough is enough when it comes to the recently enacted provision that would essentially steal two percent of Wyoming’s mineral royalties, costing Wyoming nearly $20 million a year. To stop this federal pickpocketing from going forward, the delegation began the process of building a coalition of members to oppose … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., issued the following statement in response to the President’s State of The Union comments regarding earmark spending reform. “Secretive spending in Washington is out of control. I welcome the President’s initiative to veto bills that do not significantly slash earmarks. "The people of Wyoming deserve to know how … Read more
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today outlined his principles to reform the 136-year old Mining Law of 1872. At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Barrasso outlined his three core principles for mining law reform. Barrasso wants to ensure America ’s mining industry remains globally competitive, provide certainty for the industry and … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has selected nominees from Wyoming for the United States service academies for 2008. Barrasso has announced his choices for the U.S. Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine and Naval Academies . “The responsibilities of academy life are significant,” Barrasso said. “These students have shown the characteristics necessary to succeed. … Read more
Senator Applauds VA Secretary for Taking Quick Action WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo. today applauded Veterans’ Affairs Secretary James Peake for assigning a full-time benefits officer to the Sheridan VA Medical Center. “It is our responsibility as a country to set a standard of excellent care for our Wyoming veterans who have sacrificed … Read more
Barrasso Says De-Listing Process Should Move Forward WASHINGTON – In response to a recent letter to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne from members of the House Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today said the plan to de-list the gray wolves from the endangered species list should continue. “The issue of the Gray Wolves … Read more
Senator Addresses Annual Meth, Substance Abuse Conference CASPER, WY – During the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Methamphetamine and Substance Abuse Conference in Casper, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., urged passage of legislation to utilize seized criminal funds to clean up meth labs. “This bill doesn’t cost Wyoming taxpayers a dime,” Barrasso said. “It … Read more
Senator Barrasso Addresses Wind Energy Expo DOUGLAS, WY – During Tuesday’s speech at the wind energy expo in Douglas, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., stressed the need to encourage further development of affordable, clean, secure and predictable energy sources in Wyoming . “In Wyoming , wind is the primary, untapped source of renewable energy,” Barrasso … Read more
WASHINGTON – Three of the nation’s most prominent groups opposed to illegal immigration, have endorsed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s legislation discouraging states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. NumbersUSA with over 500,000 members and the Federation of American Immigration Reform (FAIR), boasting more than quarter of a million members and the Coalition for a … Read more
