WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding his decision to vote against confirming Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the Interior:

“As head of the Interior Department, Ms. Jewell’s decisions will have a far-reaching and lasting impact on jobs, local communities, and the economy of Wyoming.  While I wish Ms. Jewell well in her new job, I voted against her nomination because I remain concerned with her commitment to multiple-use of public lands in light of her prior record.  Although I had hoped the nominee would clarify discrepancies in past positions during the committee consideration process, the nominee refused to address them in a substantive way.

“I look forward to working with Secretary Jewell and will remain dedicated to working with the Department of Interior on critical issues that mean so much to the future success of our state and country.”

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