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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.

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Jan 17, 2018

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

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Jan 17, 2018

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

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Jan 16, 2018

I think all of us agree with you that we simply don't have enough appropriations to properly address America's crumbling water infrastructure, and infrastructure in general.

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Jan 16, 2018

rural communities in Wyoming affected by ice jam flooding, the city of Worland that you are very familiar with, they are anxious to see projects built under the Ice Jam Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program authorized by Section 1150 in…

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Jan 16, 2018

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

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Jan 11, 2018

I am honored to recognize my friend, Dr. Howard Willson, as Wyoming's 2018 Physician of the Year. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Willson tirelessly worked to improve healthcare in Wyoming. His contributions in medical…

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Jan 10, 2018

We talk about the U.S. seeing Assad as chaos, Russia seeing Assad as stability.

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Jan 10, 2018

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jan 10, 2018

when we were debating the tax relief law at the end of last year, it was a very familiar debate in many ways. Republicans came to the floor with facts and figures on how much extra money people were going to see in their pockets and their…

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Jan 9, 2018

One of the things I don't think I had mentioned yet was in terms of, because I continue to advocate maintaining this network of stream gauges and snow pack monitors throughout the Upper Missouri Basin.

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Jan 9, 2018

they depend on the reliability of the waterway. They depend on the transportation cost savings for delivering and receiving goods on the waterway.

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Jan 9, 2018

we are not investing in the system like we should be. Therefore, we are encountering delays, and it is not a good situation in rural America.

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Jan 9, 2018

Regardless of party affiliation, we understand that these kinds of investments are far too important to our economy and security to fall victim to partisan politics.

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Jan 4, 2018

when we were debating the tax relief law--the tax reduction law, the tax cut law--Republicans predicted that it would be very good for the people of our country. Democrats like Nancy Pelosi predicted that it would be ``Armageddon.'' She…

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Jan 2, 2018

The United States has supported Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated negotiations to reunify the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation as the best means to achieve a just and lasting settlement that benefits all Cypriots.

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Dec 19, 2017

Freight is a vital part of America's economy, and I thank Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Cardin for holding this important hearing.

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Dec 19, 2017

Addressing America's aging infrastructure is a shared bipartisan goal of this Committee.

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Dec 19, 2017

as I come to the floor today, the Senate is approaching one of our most important votes, really, in years. The tax relief legislation that we will be voting on will be, I believe, great for America, great for the American people, and it…

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Dec 13, 2017

I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Willett nomination?

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Dec 13, 2017

I come to the floor today to talk about the tax relief and tax reduction legislation that the conference committee is currently working on. To me and to all Americans, this is a very important piece of legislation. I think it is going to…

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Dec 12, 2017

On Monday I sent a letter to the NRC in an effort to find answers to why this response was so inaccurate.

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Dec 12, 2017

I called on the NRC to consider implementing the flat fee structure for routine uranium recovery licensing actions.

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Dec 12, 2017

The State of Wyoming is in the process now of becoming an NRC agreement State.

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Dec 12, 2017

The NRC must continuously strive to improve its performance.

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Dec 12, 2017

The need for timely decisionmaking from the NRC is greater than ever.

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