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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2019 ( 14 items )  

Barrasso Applauds Trump Administration Action to Modernize the Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior's final rule making regulatory updates to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Barrasso is chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Last year, Barrasso released draft legislation to modernize the ESA. Barrasso continues to collaborate with stakeholders to improve the draft legislation. "The Tr  more

Cheney in WaPo: Losing a War, Not Ending It
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) penned a Washington Post op-ed regarding ongoing talks between the United States and the Taliban. Click here (https://house.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=301a28247b80ab82279e92afb&id=8db1c11b68&e=651c1ba4b9) and see below for her piece. WaPo: Rep. Liz Cheney: How To Lose A War, But Not End It August 21, 2019 President Trump knows a   more

Enzi, Library of Congress to Host Veterans History Project Day Sept. 7 in Cheyenne
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging veterans in Wyoming to share their stories as part of the Veterans History Project, an initiative that aims to preserve and make accessible the personal recollections of American veterans. Enzi, in collaboration with the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, is hosting an event dedicated to training volunteers and recording veterans' stories o  more

ICYMI: Rep. Keller Tours Cabot Oil and Gas Operations in Susquehanna County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Fred Keller, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * - Learns about partnership between gas company, local economy, and education institutions * * * In case you missed it, Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) toured Cabot Oil & Gas operations in Susquehanna County this week and learned about the company's significant partnerships with local job creators, educational institutions, and local government. Susquehanna County is one of the country's largest  more

Nebraska and Wyoming Lawmakers Call on Department of Agriculture to Cover Massive Irrigation Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), along with Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY), wrote to the Secretary of Agriculture, seeking crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Ft. Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel. "On behalf of the producers in Wyoming and Nebraska  more

Rep. Cheney, Sens. Enzi, Barrasso, Issue Statements on USDA Decision to Cover Irrigation Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statements with Sens. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, and John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, after the Agriculture Department answered their call to grant crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel: "I appreciate the Department of Agriculture for acting swiftly to provide our producers with crop insurance protection," Enzi said. "This is a critical time for many Wyomi  more

Rep. Cheney: We Can't Lose This War, We Can't Put Americans at Risk, Deal With Taliban Would Do Exactly That
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Fox News' Brian Kilmeade this morning to discuss her recent Washington Post op-ed cautioning the United States against trusting the al Qaeda-allied Taliban and repeating Obama's mistakes. Click here (https://house.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=301a28247b80ab82279e92afb&id=0af230cda5&e=651c1ba4b9) to listen to her full interview   more

Rep. Collins Announces $702,884 in Federal Funding for Livingston Wyoming Chapter New York State Area Rehab Center
CLARENCE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $702,884 in federal funding for the Livingston Wyoming Chapter New York State Area Rehab Center. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Head Start Projects Program which promotes school readiness of children under five from low-income families. The Head Start program supports children in growth and developme  more

Sen. Enzi: Wyoming Delegation Asks What Steps Are Being Taken to Stop Delays on Oil & Gas Lease Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., asked the Department of the Interior (DOI) what steps it was taking to ensure that future development on federal oil and gas leases in Wyoming are allowed to continue without interruption. Their inquiry comes after the Wild Earth Guardians v. Zinke court decision in March, which halted drill permitting on Wyoming oil and   more

Sen. Enzi: Wyoming, Nebraska Lawmakers Call on Dept. of Agriculture to Cover Massive Irrigation Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senators Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer and Representative Adrian Smith, all R-Neb., in writing to the secretary of agriculture seeking crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Ft. Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel. "On behalf of the producers in Wyoming and Nebraska," wrote t  more

Sen. Fischer: Nebraska and Wyoming Lawmakers Call on USDA to Cover Massive Irrigation Losses
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), along with Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY), wrote to the Secretary of Agriculture, seeking crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Ft. Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel. "On behalf of the producers in Wyoming and  more

Sens. Barrasso, Enzi, Rep. Cheney Issues Statements on USDA Decision on Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen Irrigation Canal Tunnel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following statements with Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, and Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, after the Agriculture Department answered their call to grant crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel: "I appreciate the Department of Agriculture for acting swiftly to provide our producers with crop insurance protection," Enzi said. "This is a critical time for many   more

Sens. Enzi, Barrasso, Rep. Cheney Issues Statements on USDA Decision on Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen Irrigation Canal Tunnel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statements with Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, and Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, after the Agriculture Department answered their call to grant crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel: "I appreciate the Department of Agriculture for acting swiftly to provide our producers with crop insurance protection," Enzi said. "This is a critical time for   more

Wyoming, Nebraska Lawmakers Call on Department of Agriculture to Cover Massive Irrigation Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senators Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer and Representative Adrian Smith, all R-Neb., in writing to the secretary of agriculture seeking crop insurance protection for producers hurt by the collapse of the Gering-Ft. Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel. "On behalf of the producers in Wyoming and Nebraska," wrote the la  more