Barrasso Visits Troops in Iraq for Thanksgiving
Wyoming Senator Travels To Iraq With McCain, Lieberman
11/21/07
According to Barrasso, in addition to Thanksgiving dinner with the troops, the delegation will use the holiday to examine several areas of the country and meet with high-ranking military officials from the U.S. and Iraq.
“This is my first opportunity to see first-hand the job being done by our military commanders and troops in Iraq ,” Barrasso said. “As well, I think it is particularly important on this holiday of thanks that we tell our military men and women how proud we are of the job they do and how much they are missed back home,” Barrasso said.
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Wyo Delegation Applauds Sylvan Pass Decision
11/21/07
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today applauded the National Park Service’s decision to keep Sylvan Pass open to snowmobiles and snowcoaches.
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Barrasso Lands Top GOP Seat on Energy Subcommittee
Senator is Ranking Member on Public Lands & Forests Panel
11/14/07
“As Ranking Republican on this panel, I will have considerable input into the public lands and forest interests that are so important to our state’s economy,” Barrasso said. “I will work to make sure that public lands remain open to multiple-use.”
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Barrasso Applauds Driver’s License Decision
11/14/07
“Governor Spitzer’s announcement today in D.C. is proof that people across our country are saying the same thing I hear every weekend in Wyoming : we want secure borders and a secure nation," Senator Barrasso said. “But, we won’t truly be serious about securing our borders and stopping illegal immigration until every state stops the practice of issuing driver’s licenses to individuals who are in the country illegally.”
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Enzi rebuffs Farm Bill lock down
11/14/07
"I’m disappointed that the majority leader has insisted on making the Farm Bill a partisan battle. Senators whose states rely on the ag industry and the ranchers and farmers who in turn rely on them to put forward fair policy are being denied this opportunity.
"This legislation has many good aspects that address many needs of farmers and ranchers in this country. But it can be made better. Senators who represent ag interests should be given the opportunity to do that. Their proposals should be given fair consideration," said Enzi.
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Barrasso: No Driver’s Licenses For Illegals
Bill closes dangerous loophole by requiring verification of legal status
11/14/07
Barrasso today introduced legislation that would discourage those few states that currently issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants by withholding 10 percent of federal highways funds.
The bill essentially closes a dangerous loophole and sends a tough message to those states that want to give illegal immigrants the ability to apply for and receive a driver’s license despite the fact they are in the country illegally, Barrasso said.
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Senate gives final approval to Head Start renewal
Measure will help low income kids learn
11/14/07
Washington, D.C. - The Senate approved the final House-Senate agreement to renew the Head Start program by a 95-0 vote, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced today, saying the measure will help ensure that low-income children are prepared - not only for success in school - but also for success later in life.
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Barrasso On Fox News Today
11/14/07
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is scheduled to appear today on Fox News Channel’s "America's Pulse" with E.D. Hill between 12:00-12:30 p.m. (MST).
Barrasso will discuss his bill to penalize states that give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
The bill, S. 2334, withholds 10 percent of federal highway funds from states that reward illegal immigrants with driver’s licenses.
Under Barrasso’s bill, states must verify that each driver’s license applicant is here legally. The bill would redistribute the withheld funds to states that follow the law.
Wyoming already complies with these proposals, Barrasso said. Furthermore, Wyoming could gain more highway dollars with the enactment of the bill.
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Delegation praises BLM for keeping horse gathering money roped in Wyoming
Less than two weeks after the Wyoming delegation wrote a letter to Director Caswell, urging him not to shift Wyoming’s funds to Nevada, Caswell announced the money will stay in Wyoming.
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., praised the decision and worked to ensure the BLM fulfills its commitment to the people of Wyoming and does not jeopardize the progress made in recent years with Wyoming ’s wild horse populations.
11/7/07
Washington, D.C. - Wyoming’s 4,100 strong wild horse population will be more likely to reach a more manageable number thanks to a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Jim Caswell, to keep Wyoming’s money in the state instead of diverting the funds to Nevada, as previously planned.
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Cubin to Announce 2008 Election Plans
11/9/07
CASPER, WY - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) will make an announcement this Saturday, November 10 at the Wyoming Republican Party State Central Committee meeting regarding her plans for the 2008 election.
Cubin will address the crowd of friends, supporters and colleagues before making an announcement about her future political plans.
The committee meeting will take place at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Casper. Members of the Wyoming Congressional Delegation are expected to address the committee at 9:30 a.m. Cubin is slated to speak at 10:00 a.m.
Media are welcome to attend the meeting in the morning and are asked to be there no later than 9:00 a.m.
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Delegation praises BLM for keeping horse gathering money roped in Wyoming
Less than two weeks after the Wyoming delegation wrote a letter to Director Caswell, urging him not to shift Wyoming’s funds to Nevada, Caswell announced the money will stay in Wyoming.
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., praised the decision and worked to ensure the BLM fulfills its commitment to the people of Wyoming and does not jeopardize the progress made in recent years with Wyoming ’s wild horse populations.
11/7/07
Washington, D.C. - Wyoming’s 4,100 strong wild horse population will be more likely to reach a more manageable number thanks to a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Jim Caswell, to keep Wyoming’s money in the state instead of diverting the funds to Nevada, as previously planned.
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Barrasso Delivers Quilt To Injured Wyo Soldier
Senator Tours Walter Reed Rehab Facility, Visits With Travis Woods’ Family
11/7/07
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso presented a Wyoming-made purple-heart quilt on Monday evening to U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Woods. Woods is a Wyoming wounded warrior currently recovering from injuries at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC.
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Enzi: Panel’s recommendations on import safety a good start to improve safety of imported foods, products
11/6/07
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), today said he is encouraged by many of the recommendations issued by the President’s Interagency Working Group on Import Safety and reaffirmed his commitment to develop a comprehensive response to improve the safety of all food in the United States and better protect consumers and their families.."
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Enzi: Disaster assistance can and should be planned for
Supports Farm Bill disaster assistance program
11/6/07
"As any accountant will tell you, it is important to have a rainy day fund. Right now it is unacceptable and irresponsible that the federal government does not have a rainy day account for agriculture disasters or any other disasters for that matter. Almost every year some sort of disaster strikes our agriculture producers whether it be drought, hurricanes or fires," said Enzi. "This program would provide fiscal responsibility and predictable assistance to agriculture producers while easing the minds of taxpayers. It should remain in the Farm Bill."
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Senate passes broken record SCHIP bill
Enzi votes against bill, President vows to veto...again
11/1/07
Enzi took to the Senate floor before the Senate passed the bill, to voice his full support of the SCHIP program, especially Wyoming’s successful program, but stated his concern that this bill, H.R. 3963, still fails to put low-income children first. The bill expands SCHIP to higher income families, still enrolls adults, still removes 2 million individuals from private coverage and puts them on government-run health care, and still pays for the increase in funds through budget gimmicks.
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Barrasso Succeeds in Improving Climate Change Bill
Wyo Senator Provides Relief From Federal Impacts of Climate Legislation
11/1/07
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso fought successfully to improve major climate change legislation today, winning votes on two key amendments in the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Global Warming's mark-up of the Warner-Lieberman climate legislation.
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Mouse closer to jumping free around Wyoming
Proposed rule would delist Preble’s jumping mouse in Wyoming
11/1/07
"The USFWS has cried wolf on delisting the mouse for many years but today I am hopeful it will pan out and Wyoming ranchers and farmers will no longer be held hostage by a mouse. I’m extremely disappointed the Fish and Wildlife Service did not follow the science that suggests the Preble’s jumping mouse is not a distinct species," said U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. "This announcement is a step forward but I will continue working for ESA reform to ensure landowners, ranchers, sportsmen and local communities are not unfairly burdened by out of date legislation that can deadlock an entire area with few avenues for recourse."
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 News for October 2007 |
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