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Wyoming's Delegation Split On Fiscal Cliff Deal

Associated Press — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:01:52 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s congressional delegation was divided over the compromise to break the fiscal cliff standoff. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted against the deal late Tuesday. She was one of the many GOP lawmakers who parted ways with Speaker John Boehner to oppose the legislation. Both of Wyoming’s senators, John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, [...]

Sen. Barrasso Among Those Seeking Keystone Meeting

Associated Press — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:47:11 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso and Sen. Max Baucus of Montana are among a group of lawmakers seeking to meet with President Barack Obama to discuss the future of the Keystone XL pipeline extension

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U.S. Senate Ballot For Wyoming Set

Associated Press — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:50:40 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Sen. John Barrasso easily defeated two opponents in Tuesday's Wyoming Republican primary and will face Democrat Tim Chesnut in the November election.

Barrasso beat Thomas Bleming of Lusk, a self-described soldier of fortune, and Emmett Mavy of Alpine, a management consultant who previously ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat

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Wyo. Senators Vote No On Wind Tax Credit Extension

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:03:41 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Both of Wyoming's senators voted against a proposal to extend a federal tax break for wind energy production.

The measure — an amendment to a transportation bill — failed in a 49-49 vote on Tuesday

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Enzi, Barrasso Back Bill To Push Pipeline Ahead

Associated Press — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:32:16 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso are among 44 senators sponsoring a bill to press ahead with an oil pipeline despite President Barrack Obama's delay of the plan.

The Wyoming Republicans said Tuesday the Keystone XL pipeline is crucial to the U

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Sen. Barrasso Wins Senate GOP Leadership Post

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:35:27 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a supporter of Mitt Romney, won a Senate GOP leadership post Tuesday over tea party favorite Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.

The secret balloting elevated Blunt, a former House leader and Romney's chief advocate on Capitol Hill, to vice chairman of the GOP conference, the fifth-most senior position in the party's caucus

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Soldier of Fortune Challenges Barrasso [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:51:21 +0000

Thomas Bleming has declared his intention to challenge U.S. Sen. John Barrasso in the Republican primary election next year.

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Senators Thank World War II Veterans [VIDEO]

Daniel Sandoval — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:30:05 +0000

Wyoming's senior senator encouraged Americans to remember veterans and honor those who continue to serve in a Memorial Day statement released from his office. U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said our veterans deserve a place in our hearts every day.

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EXCLUSIVE: Senator John Barrasso Comments On Bin Laden Death [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:02:01 +0000

After the announcement of the death of terrorist Osama Bin Laden last night, Senator John Barrasso joined Brian Scott this morning to comment on that as well as update us on recent travels to Egypt, Israel and more. Listen in to the conversation here.

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Food Bank Celebrates Open House [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:19:46 +0000

The Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies held an open house in Mills Thursday to dedicate their new volunteer center.

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U.S.Senator John Barrasso:The Weekly Republican Address[AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:39:22 +0000

Senator John Barrasso from Saturdays address,

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Delegation Says Tragedy Won't Affect Availability

Daniel Sandoval — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:23:12 +0000

All three members of Wyoming's congressional delegation say they won't change how they meet with constituents despite the attempted assassination of an Arizona congresswoman during the weekend.

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