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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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Dec 12, 2017

I believe the Obama administration's response to my letter was, at best, misleading.

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

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Dec 12, 2017

The NRC must execute that mission in a fiscally responsible and timely fashion.

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Dec 12, 2017

I wrote to President Obama about my concerns about the sale of the U.S. uranium assets of Uranium One.

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Dec 12, 2017

I know it seems like a very prolonged period.

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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

Improving performance was the goal of the NRC's Project Aim 2020, 'to transform the agency over the next 5 years.'

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Dec 12, 2017

My final question is in October 2017, the NRC submitted a report to Senate appropriators on the progress made on licensing applications.

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Dec 12, 2017

The NRC must continuously strive to improve its performance.

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Dec 11, 2017

So this is a rule that came out, not only late in the Obama Administration, actually after the election, after it was obvious that the election results were in.

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Dec 11, 2017

We need to use all of our energy resources to grow our economy and to keep energy prices low.

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Dec 11, 2017

I think it is undercutting sanctions on Russia, increased Russia's political leverage over Eastern Europe.

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Dec 7, 2017

the Environmental Protection Agency needs strong and experienced leadership. That is why I come to the floor today to speak in support of President Trump's nomination of Susan Parker Bodine to serve as the Assistant Administrator for the…

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Dec 6, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that Senators Rubio and Booker be recognized to make motions to instruct and that their motions be the only motions in order remaining; further, that there be up to 10 minutes of debate on the motions concurrently…

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Dec 6, 2017

I have 8 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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Dec 6, 2017

about a year ago, the American people voted for fundamental change in this country, and, last week, Republicans in the Senate continued to deliver. We passed a plan to give Americans substantial tax relief. This legislation is exactly what…

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Dec 5, 2017

If confirmed, will you commit to use common sense and consider the best interest of the people of my State?

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Dec 5, 2017

I have full confidence that Mr. James has the knowledge and skills needed to provide leadership for the Corps to fulfill its vital missions, and I urge your support of his confirmation.

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Dec 5, 2017

Many in my State have been concerned about expanding Federal control over State waters under the previous Administration.

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Dec 5, 2017

A constituent of mine, Mr. Andy Johnson of Fort Bridger, Wyoming, was threatened with a $75,000 fine per day.

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Dec 1, 2017

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 52, as…

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Nov 29, 2017

this week, we are debating the Republican tax relief plan. I had a telephone townhall meeting the other night, along with Senator Enzi, and we talked to the people of Wyoming who have actually done the math and looked at the impact of the…

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Nov 28, 2017

Let me just say that comparing Ms. White to a horse, as one of our Democrat colleagues just did, to me is a new low.

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Nov 28, 2017

I cannot urge my colleagues more strongly to oppose her nomination.

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