Senator John Barrasso

Republican  •  Wyoming  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2007 - 2012
  • Votes with party 92%
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10/28/09
U.S. Senate panel takes up cap-and-trade bill

...that rely on fossil fuels and the fossil-fuel industry, chain reactions will occur for the people who live there," said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. "There is a lot of talk about green-job creation in this energy tax bill to replace lost jobs. [But] the f

10/28/09
GOP members: Interior climate change order hurts the West

... "I realize that congressional action on climate change is not moving as fast as the administration may want," said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Western Caucus. "However, businesses in the West are worried about potential court ch

10/28/09
EPW Climate Hearings Day 2: Roundup

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said the policy reflected the administration's tendency "to promise jobs for all, create some for a few and let the rest of us ...

Source: Canada Free Press
10/27/09
MSNBC "THE ED SHOW" INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR JOHN BARRASSO (R-WY)

SCHULTZ: Joining me now is Wyoming Senator John Barrasso. Dr. Barrasso is with us. We have sparred time and time again in a polite and respectful way on ...

Source: Federal News Service (subscription)
10/27/09
RE: John Barrasso

... people who live there," said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. "There is a lot of talk about green-job creation in this energy tax bill to replace lost jobs. ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
10/27/09
Western leaders to discuss energy issues

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

Source: Denver Post
10/27/09
Who's who on the EPW: Senate committee begins landmark climate hearings

Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), George Voinovich (R-Ohio) - EXTREME ANTI: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), David Vitter (R-La. ...

Source: Grist Magazine
10/26/09
RE: John Barrasso

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs in Wyoming and ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/26/09
RE: John Barrasso

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), with a copy of the Senate climate bill. (Photo: AP) But the biggest NEPA flashpoint these days is whether the White House Council ...

Source: Streetsblog San Francisco (blog)
10/26/09
Western states stress cooperation at energy forum

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs in Wyoming and ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/26/09
RE: John Barrasso

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), with a copy of the Senate climate bill. (Photo: AP) But the biggest NEPA flashpoint these days is whether the White House Council ...

Source: Streetsblog Capitol Hill (blog)
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate this week is set to debate a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the gathering of state lawmakers he's concerned about projections the pending federal legislation will c

Source: Fresno Bee
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

Source: Vail Daily
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate this week is set to debate a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the gathering of state lawmakers he's concerned about projections the pending federal legislation will

10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs in Wyoming and elsewhere in the West. "I'm in favor of the green jobs, but I'm also in favor of the red, white and blue j

10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

Source: Vail Daily
10/26/09
Developing News: Pay to Play?

... The Performance Rights Act would require broadcasters to pay royalties to air recorded music. Sens. Blanche Lincoln and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) ) have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel

Source: KTHV
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...global warming. The Senate this week is set to debate a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the gathering of state lawmakers he's concerned about projections the pending federal legislation

Source: KIVITV.com
10/26/09
Western states stress cooperation at energy forum

...global warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cu

Source: Miami Herald
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

Source: Vail Daily
10/26/09
Western states stress energy cooperation

...warming. The Senate is set to debate this week a bill intended to cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told the state lawmakers he's concerned about projections that the pending federal legislation will cut jobs

Source: Vail Daily
10/25/09
Considered Forthwith: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator Kerry is now being credited with at least temporarily resolving the political crisis in Afghanistan. Kerry was in the country on an unrelated visit ...

Source: Congress Matters (blog)
10/25/09
Bill Irks Radio Stations

Lincoln hopes the resolution and a letter she and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., have sent to Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., ...

Source: Fort Smith Times Record
10/25/09
Barrasso pushes carbon capture bill

By The News-Record staff US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is taking Wyoming's carbon capture and storage legislation to the federal level. ...

Source: Gillette News Record
10/23/09
Amidst Uncertainty on US Role in Upcoming Climate Talks, 350.org Holds ...

SEN. JOHN BARRASSO: What we know, that it is going to raise prices for American families. It's going to make it much tougher for American families. SEN. ...

Source: Democracy Now
10/23/09
Tribal Leaders Urge Energy Policy Reforms for Indian Country

D.) and Vice Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) aimed at addressing some of the biggest obstacles to energy development on tribal lands. ...

Source: New York Times
10/22/09
Lincoln Opposes Radio Royalties Bill

In a letter to Senate leaders, Lincoln and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said, “We believe that artists and their labels are currently more than fairly ...

Source: Fort Smith Times Record
10/22/09
RE: John Barrasso

... John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., mourned the passing of former Wyoming senator and governor Cliff Hansen. ...

Source: Star Valley Independent
10/22/09
Not Good News

The startling admission was in response to questioning by Senator John Barrasso. Elmendorf was testifying before the Energy and Public Resources Committee ...

Source: Little Chicago Review

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Phone: 202-224-6441
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