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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 believe our Nation's farmers and ranchers--free of government interference and redtape--are the best stewards of the land. Unfortunately in Washington, there are people who don't understand Wyoming. We do not need the Federal Government…
In dealing with climate change, there are certain principles I always apply in assessing the approach to this issue. One is that our Nation will continue to need and depend on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels must be a part of any effort to…
I want to work with others to offer this amendment because this affects everyone in the Rocky Mountain West. Gas prices have reached the point where people are simply driving less. Family vacations and school field trips are being…
that is why I introduced the GEAR Act earlier this year and gave a speech from this Chamber at this desk talking about giving the same kind of prizes that allowed people 500 years ago to understand longitude so ships could sail the seas…
every study--every study--points to lost jobs and higher energy prices, higher gasoline prices, whether it is the Heritage Association or the National Association of Manufacturers. I have looked at study after study after study. I have…
earlier this spring, I introduced legislation to address the challenge of how to deal with greenhouse gases. The bill is called the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Atmospheric Removal Act, or the GEAR Act. Members of this body have discussed…
the American Energy Production Act of 2008 is being offered as an amendment to the flood insurance legislation before us today. I am an original cosponsor of the American Energy Production Act. The thrust of this legislation is expanding…
Every spring season brings many demands on the time of farmers and ranchers in my home State of Wyoming. They are busy tending to their livestock, newly born calves and lambs, and planting their crops. Many of them rely on the H-2A program…
later today, President Bush will propose halting growth in U.S. greenhouse gases by the year 2025. In his speech at the White House, the President is expected to place significant emphasis on new technology. I recently introduced…
years from now, young people in Wyoming will talk about the many events that have helped shape their lives-- people such as their parents, their friends, and their teachers, places such as the Tetons, Devil's Tower, and the Wyoming Range…
I wish to acknowledge Peace Corps volunteers during National Peace Corps Week. Currently, 25 active U.S. Peace Corps volunteers are from Wyoming. They have joined a unique organization of people who have taken the initiative and make the…
as a physician I have worked for over two decades to help people stay healthy and to help keep down the costs of their medical care. But health issues go way beyond that of a twisted knee or a painful shoulder. In my practice I have seen…
I rise today to speak on legislation I am introducing to address climate change. Today, I am introducing legislation to address a major technological challenge that faces all of us. It is the challenge of how to solve the problem of the…
Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I appreciate your taking the time to hold these hearings.
Overall, funding of transportation in rural areas is particularly challenging.
I don't know if you have any thoughts on the whole funding mechanism, from the Chamber's standpoint.
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