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Devils Tower National Monument Tourism Creates $14 Million in Economic Benefit

dev-Tower-WinterDevils Tower, Wyoming – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 395,203 visitors in 2011 spent nearly $14.8 million in Devils Tower National Monument and in communities near the park. That spending supported 220 jobs in northeast Wyoming.

Read more: Devils Tower National Monument Tourism Creates $14 Million in Economic Benefit

Summer internship opportunities for Senator Enzi’s D.C. office

enzi-aWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging college students and graduates to apply for an internship in his Washington, D.C. office in the summer. The deadline for applications is March 15. Senator Enzi’s Internship Coordinator, Sarah Meier, will be at the University of Wyoming’s job fair on Tuesday, February 26. She will be there to answer any questions and to provide necessary materials for the internship application process.  Read more: Summer internship opportunities for Senator Enzi’s D.C. office

Barrasso Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

barrassoWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

 

“President Obama missed a clear opportunity to prove that he is focused on the economy and helping Americans find good jobs.  Instead of announcing new taxpayer funded projects, he should have announced his support for the Keystone XL pipeline. Read more: Barrasso Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Lummis Responds to President’s State of the Union Address

lummisWASHINGTON – President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening for his annual State of the Union. US Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo) issued the following statement in reaction to the President’s address:

 

“There is a clear disconnect between reality and the version of ‘reality’ this President thinks America is living in. Read more: Lummis Responds to President’s State of the Union Address