Politics

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‘American energy independence’ advocates also want to export

by Dustin Bleizeffer October 28, 2011

Exporting a modest percentage of domestic oil and natural gas to high-paying markets overseas would likely be very good for our economy. Our Wyoming coal producers certainly intend to increase …

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Rising From the Right: Barrasso’s rise in Senate follows increasingly conservative course

by John Lancaster May 31, 2011

Sen. John Barrasso’s uncompromising brand of politics has puzzled some who expected a less-confrontational approach when he first went to Washington. Barrasso made his first bid for elected office in …

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Fish & Wildlife nominee could face tough questions over wolves, other species

by Environment & Energy Daily February 15, 2011

Dan Ashe’s road to becoming director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may hit speedbumps from northern Rockies senators, who likely will pose tough questions over plans to remove …

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‘Citizen lobbyists’ learn how pros influence, persuade lawmakers

by Ruffin Prevost January 31, 2011

Though residents in Wyoming enjoy virtually unparalleled access to their elected representatives, participating in person during the annual winter sessions is often hampered by weather, distance, timing and other factors, …

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Voters should be free to switch parties

by Kate Missett January 25, 2011

If the Republicans were not crossing over, as they fear the Democrats of doing, how in the heck would we have elected so many Democratic governors? How do we explain …

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‘Gov Dave’ for President?

by The Sage Grouse January 4, 2011

Gov Dave did not step on any appendages, Gov Dave can be candid and disarming, Gov Dave can be bipartisan, and Gov Dave is actually smarter than Sarah Palin. Plus, …

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Will He, Won’t He? Question Looms Over 2010 Gov Race

by Bill Sniffin January 22, 2010

The 2010 Wyoming governor’s race is difficult to handicap. The main uncertainty is whether two-term Gov. Dave Freudenthal will challenge the state law for term limits which prevents him from …

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