John Barrasso actually said...

I am unable to support a confirmation at this time and would hold the confirmation until the Department ends its practice of bartering exces...

American uranium producers face unfair trade practices from government-owned producers in Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The barters have driven down uranium prices and shut down uranium production in Wyoming and in other Western states.

We are hoping that you can find some scissors to cut through some of the government red tape.