Senator John Barrasso

Republican  •  Wyoming  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2007 - 2012
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10/05/09
RE: John Barrasso

But Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., an orthopedic surgeon for 25 years, said many doctors, nurses and patients strongly oppose Obama's proposals. ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/05/09
Cap-trade law could help state, study says

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., was not available for comment Monday afternoon. He previously has decried the cap-and-trade approach to reducing greenhouse gas ...

Source: Billings Gazette
10/05/09
Not an option...Not all doctors support it...Search for possible gunman

Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming -- an orthopedic surgeon -- says many doctors, nurses and patients are strongly opposed to Obama's proposals. ...

Source: 9&10 News
10/05/09
Obama pitches health care plan in front of doctors

...professionals who know the health care system best," said Obama, flanked by four doctors on stage for good measure. But Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., an orthopedic surgeon for 25 years, said many doctors, nurses and patients strongly oppose Obama's propos

10/05/09
Obama Pitches Health Care Plan in Front of Doctors

...who know the health care system best," said Obama, flanked by four doctors on stage for good measure.   But Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., an orthopedic surgeon for 25 years, said many doctors, nurses and patients strongly oppose Obama's proposals.   The

Source: CNSNews.com
10/04/09
Pipeline critics get a seat at the table

But there was no movement on the issue until Sen. John Barrasso pressed the agency, and the status was finally granted last week. It's important because it ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
10/01/09
Smokers, Overweight People to Face Fine Under Health Bill

Sen. John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican who is a doctor himself, says premium differences are important. “Americans want simple, practical, ...

Source: NewsMax.com
10/01/09
RE: John Barrasso

HARRY HAMBURG/The Associated Press Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Wednesday mocked the Boxer- Kerry bill for the key questions it leaves unanswered. ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
10/01/09
Honored to be a Guardian

Dave Freudenthal and Sen. John Barrasso for spending the time with the heroes of WWI -- the veterans were so amazed and impressed that you were there! Sen. ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
10/01/09
Smokers, Overweight People Fined Under Health Bill

...could lead to discriminatory practices and make health coverage unaffordable for those who need it the most. Sen. John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican who is a doctor himself, says premium differences are important. Americans want simple, practical, aff

Source: NewsMax
10/01/09
RE: John Barrasso

HARRY HAMBURG/The Associated Press Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Wednesday mocked the Boxer- Kerry bill for the key questions it leaves unanswered. ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
09/30/09
Local gov'ts to help with water pipeline study

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said Wednesday he's secured "cooperating agency" status for Sweetwater County, the Sweetwater County Conservation District and ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
09/30/09
How did DC get $2.8 million of wildland fire mgmt. funds?

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is stomping out a US Forest Service plan that gives $2.8 million of wildland fire management funds to ...

Source: Little Chicago Review
09/30/09
Gov urges feds to help with bark beetle problem

A spokesman for US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said Wednesday that while the senator had not yet seen Freudenthal's letter, he "supports efforts to curb the ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
09/30/09
Iran - a threat of global proportions

Washington – US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today issued the following statement with the revelation ...

Source: Little Chicago Review
09/30/09
Local governments to help with pipeline study

(AP) - US Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming says local governments in southwestern Wyoming will help to evaluate a private developer's proposal to build a ...

Source: KRDO
09/30/09
Show Us The Savings!!!

Tom Coburn (R-OK) and John Barrasso (R-WY) talk about the Medicare cuts used to fund Obamacare in the latest Senate Doctor's Show: President Obama has ...

Source: Heritage.org
09/30/09
Senate Climate Bill May Impress World, But Not Lawmakers

...Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., holds a copy of the Boxer-Kerry climate change bill during a news conference Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act comes in at 821 pages. AP Democratic senators are racing to advance a clima

09/29/09
US climate bill faces stiff Senate opposition

John Barrasso, a Republican senator from Wyoming, said the only people who would understand the cap-and-trade system were "the elite on Wall Street. ...

Source: Ninemsn
09/28/09
Washington, D.C. Is NOT Burning

So Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming brought an amendment to the Senate floor to wipe out the funds and reassign the money to the US Forest Service to spend ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
09/27/09
Senator Barrasso vows fight against Performance Tax

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), one of the chief sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, was a surprise guest at Friday's Radio Luncheon in Philadelphia. ...

Source: Radio Business Report
09/27/09
RE: John Barrasso

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), one of the chief sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, was a surprise guest at Friday's Radio Luncheon in Philadelphia. ...

Source: Radio Business Report
09/25/09
Liberal Senators Dodge Tough Climate Votes

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) attempted to offer several climate-related amendments, including one that would have forced the Environmental Protection Agency ...

Source: Heritage.org
09/25/09
Bill change cuts wildfire-fighting funds for DC

The Senate unanimously passed an amendment by US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., to prohibit the Forest Service from sending $2.8 million in "wildland fire ...

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
09/25/09
Uproar Over Forest Funds Could Cost DC Green Jobs

...fund recently caused a stir in the Senate. ""The last major fire in D.C. was likely lit by British troops in 1814," said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., who is leading Western lawmakers' effort to strip the city of the money. "There are many wasteful and w

09/25/09
RE: John Barrasso

The Senate unanimously passed an amendment by US Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., prohibiting the US Forest Service from sending $2.8 million in "wildland fire ...

Source: Billings Gazette
09/25/09
RE: John Barrasso

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) attempted to offer several climate-related amendments, including one that would have forced the Environmental Protection Agency ...

Source: Heritage.org
09/25/09
The Possibility of Carbon-Trading Fraud Elbows Into Senate Climate ...

"Cap and tax is going to be a recipe for green-collar crime, for greed and for abuse," declared Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) last week. ...

Source: New York Times
09/25/09
Patriot Day service was a success

... and the great news staffs at KTWO-TV and KCWY-TV. We also thank Sen. Mike Enzi, Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Cynthia Lummis, for their appropriate letters.

Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online
09/24/09
Barrasso: President's energy plan will cost US jobs

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement following President Obama's climate change speech before the United Nations: ...

Source: Little Chicago Review

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

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