Senator John Barrasso

Republican  •  Wyoming  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2007 - 2012
  • Votes with party 92%
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04/09/08
Beginning of the End?

“We’re a generous people,” said Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), “but our patience is not unlimited.” Perhaps the “standard” Republican response to compromise ...

Source: The Moderate Voice
06/07/08
Senate kills climate change bill

John Barrasso and Mike Enzi both voiced forceful opposition to the measure, arguing it would have been devastating for Wyoming's economy and for its ...

Source: Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY
06/07/08
Let the debates begin

... my opponent John Barrasso most vividly represents. From my travels and door-to-door campaigning I have learned that the voters of Wyoming want a senator ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online, WY
06/07/08
Sweetness after struggle

They also turned to Vice President Dick Cheney and US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. Kathryn, who is the daughter of David and Sue Flitner -- who have been ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online, WY
06/07/08
Candidate faces scrutiny for 'liberal' ties

US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is sponsoring legislation that would make a portion of the range off-limits to drilling. Winney, who has a home near the ...

Source: The Casper Star Tribune, WY
06/09/08
Governor: Gas access exists

The Wyoming Range Legacy Act, introduced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has the support of conservation and sporting groups, but the Petroleum Association ...

Source: Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY
06/09/08
Wyoming senators vote against Global Warming bill

(AP) - Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi and John Barrasso voted against a cap & trade global warming bill last week. Both said the measure would have been ...

Source: KTAK, WY
06/09/08
Freudenthal cites new data on Wyo. Range

The governor supports a bill introduced by Wyoming US Sen. John Barrasso to protect the range. The Petroleum Association of Wyoming opposes the measure, ...

Source: LocalNews8.com, ID
06/10/08
Youth ChalleNGe to graduate 19

Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer, and Susan Thomas, with the Craig and Susan Thomas Foundation, are scheduled to speak during the 1 pm ...

Source: Guernsey Gazette, WY
06/11/08
Dr. John urges DC to develop plans for balanced access to public lands

Washington – US Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., urged Washington to develop plans that balance – not prohibit – access to public lands by four-wheelers, ...

Source: Little Chicago Review, IL
06/11/08
Taxing Windfall Profits

Wyoming republican Senator John Barrasso, said Tuesday the key to a long-term energy plan is developing domestic energy. Sen. John Barrasso, (R) Wyoming ...

Source: KULR-TV, MT
06/17/08
Them on Us: Barrasso on TV; oil & gas; elk feeding; Mrs. Wyo

By Jake Nichols Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., was all over the small screen last week when CNBC invited him to appear on both their “Power Lunch” program ...

Source: Planet Jackson Hole, WY
06/18/08
Announce ground-breaking anti-meth program

They are our friends, our relatives, our co-workers, and the children of our communities,” said US Senator John Barrasso, R-WY. “The Wyoming Meth Project ...

Source: Little Chicago Review, IL
06/18/08
Must address consequences of diverting corn on the cob to corn ...

Washington – US Senator John Barrasso challenged Congress to address the impact ethanol mandates have on skyrocketing food costs during a Senate Energy and ...

Source: Little Chicago Review, IL
06/24/08
Town mourns fallen soldier

US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., also attended the event. Barrasso said he'd never met the fallen soldier, but "just in visiting with both his wife and his ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online, WY
06/25/08
Opportunists grow fat on human misery

I found myself shocked when I read the June 14 Casper Star-Tribune article, "Wyo senators detail finances," and saw that Sen. John Barrasso is worth $9.6 ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online, WY
06/26/08
Wyo senators oppose 'bailout'

Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, R-Wyo. “Some banks and speculators expect Congress to reward their irresponsible behavior with a taxpayer bailout," Enzi said. ...

Source: The Casper Star Tribune, WY
06/27/08
Senator blasts agencies on Rainbow gathering

By CHRIS MERRILL LANDER -- US Sen. John Barrasso slammed the US Department of Agriculture Thursday, calling the Forest Service's management of this year's ...

Source: Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY
06/30/08
River, Wyoming Range bills move to Senate

Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming has said the bill already contained explicit language protecting the status quo operation of Jackson Lake Dam and the senior ...

Source: Jackson Hole News, WY
07/01/08
State physician groups, AMA target GOP senators over Medicare votes

and John Barrasso (Wyo.), a physician, also rank among the top 20. Although most state medical societies neither make formal endorsements of federal ...

Source: The Hill, DC
07/02/08
GI Bill education benefits can transfer to family members

Senator John Barrasso (R-Wy) partnered with others to force changes to the GI Bill legislation to reward Wyoming military members and their families. ...

Source: Little Chicago Review, IL
07/04/08
Five arrested in Rainbow Family clash with feds

Barbara Cubin and Sen. John Barrasso, both Republicans, raised concerns in separate letters to Schafer. They pointed out that because of the gathering, ...

Source: The Casper Star Tribune, WY
07/09/08
Schools get $1.4M grant for youth social services

In a press release, US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., praised the Department of Education for the grant, saying it would ensure healthy behavior in students ...

Source: Gillette News Record, WY
07/09/08
Wolf Kill Legislation

Tester and Senator Max Baucus support the bill as does Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso. Barrasso says the legislation is the only fair way to ...

Source: KULR-TV, MT
07/09/08
Preble's mouse still threatened in Colo., not Wyo.

Sen. John Barrasso said in a release that the delisting freed Wyoming farmers and ranchers from “unnecessary Washington red tape. ...

Source: San Diego Union Tribune, United States
07/10/08
South Dakota Stockgrowers Thank Senator Johnson

Jon Tester, D-Mont., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Sen. Pete Domenici, RN.M., Sen. Byron Dorgan, DN.D., Sen. ...

Source: CattleNetwork.com, KS
07/10/08
Bush Administration Fights Wolf Kill Compensation

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana and Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming sponsored the bill. “I think it’s terrible,” said Tester, who chastised ...

Source: New West, MT
07/10/08
USCA: "Keep America FMD-Free" Bill Introduced In Congress

Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) along with along with Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), John Barrasso (R-WY), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), ...

Source: CattleNetwork.com, KS
07/10/08
Wyo. senator backs parks on quarters

US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Thursday announced the introduction of a bill celebrating America’s national parks by depicting them on quarters. ...

Source: Jackson Hole Guide, WY
07/10/08
Interior fights wolf kill dollars

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana and Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming sponsored the bill that would approve federal matching money for state ...

Source: Ag Weekly, ID

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Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6441
Fax: 202-224-1724

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