Public safety in Native American communities is a complex and serious issue.
John Barrasso
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John Anthony Barrasso is an American politician and physician serving as the senior United States senator from Wyoming since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Barrasso has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic growth during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for reducing government regulations and promoting energy independence, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Wyoming, a state rich in natural resources.
I am just wondering how you think preventive services are going to assist in reducing the number of Indian youth in the justice system.
We think it makes sense. And in the long run, it adds a little bit more to the institutional legitimacy.
One of the highlights the Commission points to in the report is a lack of Federal judges and Federal courthouses.
I want to thank Senator Barrasso for supporting my nomination to this Commission and for supporting our hearing today.
Let's think about the speech the President gave in 2009. He came to Congress. He wanted to talk about health care reform. He talked about why it was so urgent that the Congress pass health care reform. He said: ``There are now more than 30…
I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 10 minutes as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Health Care
The question before us is how do we accomplish this in a fiscally responsible manner.
Repetitive lawsuits after lawsuits have been resolved. The reason we can't do things as quickly as others... is because it takes so long to get a conclusion of all the permits.
We need a program that cuts down on burdensome paperwork and puts people back to work.
Could you talk a little bit about recommendations you might have to kind of further accelerate project delivery?
I come to the floor week after week and talk about the President's health care law. As a physician who has practiced medicine in Wyoming for 25 years, I am here to give a doctor's second opinion about the law. As we continue to learn more…
The Highway Reauthorization is truly, to me, a jobs bill. We need more red, white and blue jobs in States like Wyoming, California, Louisiana and all across the Country.
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. ObamaCare
this past Sunday before the Super Bowl, President Obama sat down for an interview. The President was asked about the failure of his healthcare.gov Web site. He talked about how there are always glitches with technology. But then he said…
there is no one better qualified to talk about the need for a permanent solution for the O&C counties than Congressman DeFazio.
Senator Barrasso's bill also directs the forest service to implement timber harvest on 7.5 million acres over a 15-year timeframe.
I am delighted that Senator Barrasso has introduced S. 1966 and am pleased to offer my full support for the bill.
this committee has studied these issues, now time to act before it's too late to save our treasured national forests and the local communities around them.
Senator Barrasso is to be commended for offering ideas to fix a problem of concern to many.
Just like the Keystone XL Pipeline, it looks like forest management decisions in the administration are being dictated more by political influence than by science.
It's essential that we honor public involvement in the management of our National Forests.
Reforming the NEPA process along the lines of Senator Barrasso's bill is a win-win on many levels.
Senator Barrasso's bill provides an opportunity to try a new approach on a limited scale.





