WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not been properly investigating anti-competitive agricultural product markets and U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , both R-Wyo., along with 10 other senators, are working to ensure a Competition Title is included in the upcoming Farm Bill to increase producer protections and competition. The … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today called on Congress to keep the focus of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) on low-income children. He opposed the Democrat bill, H.R. 976, which expands SCHIP to cover children of higher-income people, families who are already insured, and adults. The bill passed the Senate … Read more
Barrasso, Enzi advocate acceptance of country of origin labeling compromise WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators, Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are seeking to force USDA to implement Country of Origin Labeling by next year, a requirement the agency has failed to act upon under current law. The Wyoming senators sent a letter today along … Read more
Senator, Doctor Addresses Rural Health Efforts at Wyo Nursing Summit Saturday WASHINGTON – During his keynote speech Saturday at the Wyoming Nursing Summit in Sheridan, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso unveiled his plan to fight for more funding for nursing workforce development programs in 2008. Barrasso, a long-time Casper orthopedic surgeon, talked about the importance of … Read more
Urges VA Secretary to take action to fill Benefits Service Officer position WASHINGTON – In response to loud concerns expressed by Wyoming veterans, U.S. Senator John Barrasso today strongly urged Veterans’ Affairs Secretary James Nicholson to take immediate action necessary to fill a critical staff position at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. In a phone … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , both R-Wyo., expressed disbelief on Wednesday after meeting with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis about the Park Service’s plan to ignore the public input and close the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Park officials revealed a preview of the final Environmental Impact Statement, which … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for his Washington, D.C. internship 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 firmly believe that an internship in my Senate office provides Wyoming … Read more
Wyo leadership insist that President must honor $550 million agreement WASHINGTON – Rallying leaders of the state of Wyoming — including the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Governor, Senators and Representative — U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., sent a sharp letter to the White House Sunday insisting the President to use his … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today disagreed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to allow live cattle and beef imports from Canada . He also re-iterated his support for implementing an effective mandatory country-of-origin-labeling (COOL) program. “The importation of beef and cattle from Canada increases uncertainty in the American beef supply,” … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today announced the launch of his new permanent website: http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public. “One of the greatest responsibilities I have as a United States Senator is to inform and assist folks in Wyoming ,” Barrasso said. “That is why I am pleased to announce the launch of my website. My site … Read more
