WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., recently helped correct a major piece of legislation that was on a road to costing Wyoming agriculture producers billions of dollars in much needed assistance. “This was another one of those unintended consequences that would have had a negative impact on Wyoming residents. I’m … Read more
“Wyoming Wants Its Money” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., opposed the nomination of Brent Wahlquist to be Director of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement at the Department of Interior at today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting. “The federal government owes Wyoming more than $500 million of accumulated AML funds – … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., has opened five state offices throughout Wyoming with the goal of providing citizens with the finest constituent services. The Senator’s offices are located in Casper, Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Riverton and Sheridan . “Providing assistance to Wyoming folks as they deal with the federal government is one of … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today praised the appointment of Randall Luthi as Director of the Minerals Management Service for the U.S. Department of the Interior. “I’m very happy for Randall,” Barrasso said. “I know he will do a fantastic job in his new role. His Wyoming background provides him a unique … Read more
Pinedale Airport receives critical federal funding WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso , and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded nearly $3.7 million in grants to update and improve Pinedale’s Airport, Ralph Wenz Field. “Air travel to and from Pinedale provides critical … Read more
WASHINGTON – In his first speech on the floor of the United States Senate, U.S. Senator John Barrasso addressed the body at 5 a.m. today to make his views known about an Iraq withdrawal amendment. Majority leaders forced an all-night session in the Senate as they put forward a new version of a previously rejected … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is currently accepting applications for his Washington, D.C. internship program for fall 2007. The Senator’s intern program, which lasts four months, is designed to give Wyoming’s youth a unique perspective on the inner workings of the United States government. “An internship in my Senate office will provide Wyoming … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today delivered a letter to Yellowstone National Park ’s Superintendent Suzanne Lewis, outlining his concerns with the gate’s proposed closure during a meeting in his Senate office. The letter follows up on his efforts as a state senator to keep the park’s east entrance open for winter … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today announced that he is accepting applications for appointments to the U.S. military service academies for the 2008 school year. Senator Barrasso nominates up to ten people, annually, to compete for each vacancy at four of the service academies. “Nominating some of Wyoming ’s best and brightest students to … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., today announced that he has landed coveted seats on key Senate Committees that have a direct impact on the economy, safety, and lives of Wyoming people. Barrasso said he was proud to be joining the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Environment and Public Works and Indian … Read more
