“America wants the well capped – not a job killing cap and trade program.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the White House’s announcement that President Obama remains committed to a cap and trade program that delivers a national energy tax.  Senator Barrasso is the only Republican to serve on both the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee.

“We have a $13 trillion debt, 9.7 percent unemployment and a well in the Gulf of Mexico that is spewing millions of barrels of oil.  Instead of focusing on creating new jobs and stopping the leak, the President today renewed his commitment to a national energy tax. 

“Washington should be focused on solving America’s current challenges.  America wants the well capped – not a job killing cap and trade program.”