WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., today asked Senate appropriators to disregard the Administration’s proposal to take tens of millions of dollars in mineral lease money from Wyoming and other energy producing states. In a letter sent to Chair Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Ranking Member Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) of … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., are adding their efforts to a bipartisan measure by co-sponsoring language that would apply a year-long moratorium on congressional earmarks and stop pork projects from being funded in the next fiscal year. “We need to bring fiscal sanity back to Washington ,” Barrasso said. “Congressional … Read more
Senator Works to Protect Wyoming Economy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., condemned Democrats over their grossly bloated 2009 budget. In his speech to the Senate, Barrasso spoke on issues vital to Wyoming such as cutting taxes, spurring economic growth, and slashing government spending. “We achieve economic progress in Wyoming when the government gets … Read more
Barrasso Highlights January Job Growth WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., welcomed news from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) which shows that Wyoming ‘s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January fell to 2.7 percent. Wyoming ’s rate is the second lowest in the nation. The national rate for January was 4.9 percent. “Unemployment … Read more
Army Corps of Engineers Commander Agrees “To Do the Right Thing” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., pressed the Commander of Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. General Robert Van Antwerp, to assist the City of Cheyenne deliver clean drinking water to the city’s residents. “Let me be clear – Cheyenne ’s water is safe. … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., banded together with nine other senators to create a caucus with the sole purpose of increasing border security and enforcing current border security laws. “ Wyoming folks want secure borders and a secure nation. We owe it to all Americans, those who were born … Read more
Urges Senate to Pass Bill Denying Driver’s Licenses to Illegals WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has renewed his effort to pass legislation to discourage states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. The Barrasso bill is part of a broader Republican immigration reform proposal. “I think the U.S. Senate has a responsibility to … Read more
Barrasso, Enzi, Tester warn of ‘serious effects’ on livestock industry WASHINGTON – Both of Wyoming’s U.S. Senators are teaming up with Montana Senator Jon Tester to send a stern warning to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: relaxing restrictions on beef and lamb from Argentina is still too dangerous for America . Republican Senators Mike Enzi, … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s bill to protect the Wyoming Range reached a key milestone with today’s hearing in the U.S. Senate. “The Wyoming Range represents the heart and soul of Wyoming ,” Barrasso said. “The hearing today is a major step toward enhancing the tourism, recreation, and the hunting economy of the Wyoming … Read more
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., pushed Administration officials to explore new avenues to ensure American energy security. The Senator questioned federal bureaucrats during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. “ Washington should not buy vast quantities of oil with prices at historic highs. It simply does not make sense,” Barrasso said. “We … Read more
