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.
Jan 27, 2015
This bill will streamline secretarial approval of energy development transactions on Indian lands and give tribes more autonomy over developing our own energy resources.
Jan 27, 2015
This bill would reduce Federal bureaucracy and promote local control and accountability.
Jan 27, 2015
The Federal Government has important responsibilities to Indian tribes and people.
Jan 27, 2015
We must ensure that the voices of Indian Country are heard in this Congress.
Jan 27, 2015
I intend to continue advancing legislation and oversight that serves similar purposes and improves the lives of Indian people.
Jan 27, 2015
As chairman, I am committed to following in the footsteps of my predecessors, three of whom still serve on this Committee: Senator McCain, Senator Cantwell and Vice Chairman Tester.
Jan 27, 2015
In Wyoming we have high priority projects which could be as small as replacing a single lane bridge and as big as replacing a segment of InterState 80.
Jan 20, 2015
What we have heard from the commanders on the ground of the Free Syrian Army is that when the sanctions were relieved in the past, money went into Iran, which then immediately went to help finance efforts with Assad in Syria.
Jan 20, 2015
A number of us have just come back from Saudi Arabia, from Qatar, from Israel, have visited with members of the Free Syrian Army.
Jan 20, 2015
I think it is important for us to take into consideration the high possibility that this does not succeed.
Jan 20, 2015
Congress needs to pass this bill this year so the tribes may begin energy development without these continued delays.
Jan 20, 2015
I just want to remind the Department of the Interior that when we send out invitations to testify, they are non-transferable.
Jan 20, 2015
I think what we are hearing here is that Congress believes the administration needs a stronger backbone in legislation to allow you to accomplish the goal that you have to delay and deter.
Jan 20, 2015
Well, time will judge us on all of that, but just coming from Ukraine and seeing what is happening as well from Estonia, and Latvia, and Lithuania, I can see the belligerence and the aggression of Russia, and I see it in this agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
If I have to choose between them and the Prime Minister of Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu, I am going to stand with the Prime Minister of Israel.
Dec 10, 2014
If we make a mistake and over regulate a needed chemical needlessly for political reasons, we could have a negative impact on mining, farming and other commercial operations around the Country.
Dec 10, 2014
As I have stated in the past, my home State of Wyoming is the largest consumer in the United States of ammonium nitrate.
Dec 10, 2014
My colleagues and I believe that imposing additional regulatory burdens on compliant facilities by including ammonium nitrate in the EPA's RMP will do nothing to protect workers and the public from companies that, either through ignorance…
Dec 8, 2014
I believe President Obama has an obligation to Congress and to the American people to spell out the direct threat posed by ISIL.
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