Washington, D.C. – In anticipation of the continued foot dragging by the agency in charge of distributing back payments of Wyoming and Montana’s Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds, Western representatives are working on legislation to state once and for all that AML funds should get to states with no strings attached. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, … Read more
Senator Succeeds in Protecting Wyo Interests, Future of Coal WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., successfully improved major climate change legislation, winning votes on two key amendments in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s mark-up of the Warner-Lieberman climate legislation. “There are three key points that have been my primary focus throughout this process,” … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., praised action by the Forest Service to heed the delegation’s call to take into account the thoughts of area residents with the proposed office relocation of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Jackson. “We are encouraged by the Forest … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for an in-state internship pilot program for spring 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 am pleased to offer the Wyoming delegation’s first in-state internship,” Barrasso … Read more
Wyoming Senator Travels To Iraq With McCain, Lieberman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., will visit American troops and meet with top military commanders during a Thanksgiving trip to Iraq. Barrasso joins a small congressional delegation led by Senators John McCain, R-Ariz., and Joseph Lieberman, I-Ct. According to Barrasso, in addition … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today applauded the National Park Service’s decision to keep Sylvan Pass open to snowmobiles and snowcoaches. Park officials today issued a decision that they will continue to manage Sylvan Pass and keep it open for future use. Senator Enzi said, … Read more
Senator is Ranking Member on Public Lands & Forests Panel WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today was named Ranking Member on the Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee, under the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “As Ranking Republican on this panel, I will have considerable input into the public lands and forest … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo), said today New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s (D-NY) decision to drop his plan to give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants is the result of overwhelming public outcry. “Governor Spitzer’s announcement today in D.C. is proof that people across our country are saying the same thing I hear every … Read more
Bill closes dangerous loophole by requiring verification of legal status WASHINGTON – Individuals who enter and reside in the United States illegally should not be issued a state driver’s license, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said today. “It seems pretty simple to me,” Barrasso said. “We won’t truly be serious about securing our borders and … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced an amendment to the 2007 Farm Bill that will promote veterinary drug research at state colleges across the country, including the University of Wyoming . The amendment would authorize the Minor Use Animal Drug Program which carries out valuable research for the sheep industry. “We see … Read more
