John Barrasso

Some in this body have discussed various proposals to regulate the output of carbon dioxide through a cap and trade approach. Others have advocated a carbon tax.

We want this technology developed.

This legislation will authorize the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of the site of Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Powell, Wyoming.

I, too, believe preservation of one of our country's landmarks from World War II should be saved so our children and grandchildren have another tool to learn about our country's history.

What I just heard you say is you want to rely on reports of better science.

Well, it seems to me that his criticism was that the EPA was relying too heavily on outside sources for its data.

The EPA should take another look at the EPA's scientific data behind the endangerment finding that carbon dioxide is a threat to public health.

I think the actions by scientists and others to suppress data that contradicts their conclusions are unacceptable, and this conduct should be investigated.

I support an administrative process for recognizing Indian tribes as opposed to the legislative process.

Yes, Senator Barrasso. It's my colleague from Colorado, Jeff Jahnke is very pleased with what they've been able to do with Good Neighbor authority as is my colleague from Utah, Dick Beuler.

I think most of my colleagues would agree with me that would help a lot in restorations and in post emergency type activities.

It seems there's a lot you could do with that. That would be great.

The Good Neighbor policy has worked extremely well. It has proven to be an effective tool.

Good neighbor authority allows us to effectively address the problem, use management funds efficiently and meet both the State and the Federal land management goals.

I'm pleased to see USDA's support. I've always appreciated Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar's leadership in supporting Good Neighbor authority.

Senator Barrasso, you know, if we're--we who have really worked hard on the Community Wildfire Protection Plans in Wyoming and in all of the Western States.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I support the core goal of improving coordination and cooperation across political boundaries.

It's an authority that can be very valuable to us.

This bill clarifies the authority of the Forest Service to permit recreational use of ski areas during the off season.

These challenges, such as preventing wildfires, removing invasive species, improving watersheds and conserving habitat, require big picture thinking.

Because we've heard some concerns about labor implications of this bill.

We need to work together as neighbors to address land management challenges.

And it is not just the specific income dollars. You are talking about health benefits, retirement, long term.

I think you stated that some of the coal mining jobs were paying $25,000 a year higher than the average income in Ohio.