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On House Passage of HR 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
October 3, 2008 - Washington -- "My priority in supporting this bill has always been to protect Wyoming taxpayers, retirees, families, college students, and mainstreet businesses. Anyone who depends on a sound financial system was being threatened by this worldwide economic crisis. This ... More
U.S. House Passes Cubin Bill to Honor First Woman Voter in Wyoming
September 30, 2008 - The U.S. House unanimously approved Representative Barbara Cubin’s (R-WY) resolution supporting the designation of September 6th as Louisa Swain Day. On September 6, 1870, Louisa Swain cast a ballot in Laramie, Wyoming making her the first woman voter in ... More
Representative Cubin’s Statement on the House failure of H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
September 29, 2008 - After voting today in favor of H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, in the U.S. House, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement: “Today Members of Congress were faced with one of the most difficult votes they ... More
House Unanimously Approves Cubin Meth Treatment Bill
September 25, 2008 - This afternoon the U.S. House approved, by voice vote, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin’s (R-WY) legislation supporting family-based methamphetamine treatment. “I have always said that we need a multi-pronged approach to battling meth,” said Cubin. “Two years ago, Congress took ... More
Bipartisan Cubin Bill Fights Heart Disease in Women Bill Approved Unanimously By House Committee
September 19, 2008 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin continued her bipartisan work with Representative Lois Capps (D-CA) to address heart disease in women earlier this week by passing legislation through the House Energy and Commerce Committee to improve both awareness of the disease ... More
Cubin Meth Treatment Bill Clears House Committee
September 18, 2008 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) renewed her commitment to fighting Wyoming’s methamphetamine epidemic yesterday, pushing legislation supporting family-based methamphetamine treatment through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.“I have always said that we need a multi-pronged approach to battling ... More
Getting a Gun in D.C.: Not As Easy As You Might Think
August 11, 2008 - In response to the Supreme Court’s verdict in District of Columbia v. Heller, the D.C. City Council has already passed a new law to restrict gun owners in ways that fall just short of an outright ban. In the ... More
Prestigious Free-Market Group Names Cubin a “Friend of the American Motorist”
August 7, 2008 - Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) was named a “Friend of the American Motorist” by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) for earning a 100% score on the group’s “Freedom from Foreign Oil” scorecard. The scorecard ranks U.S. Representatives based on their support ... More
Cubin Stands Up for Local Cabin Owners
July 29, 2008 - Congresswoman Cubin (R-WY) recently wrote to Mark Rey, Undersecretary of Natural Resources and the Environment for the United States Department of Agriculture, expressing her concern about the U.S. Forest Service’s appraisal process for determining private cabin user fees on ... More
Cubin Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Lower Energy Costs
July 24, 2008 - Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined a handful of her colleagues in introducing a comprehensive solution to the rising energy costs facing hard-working American families. H.R. 6384, the Americans for American Energy Act, is designed to help American consumers and ... More
Cubin Sends Letter Encouraging Pelosi to Allow Votes on the Floor to Increase the Supply of American Energy
July 23, 2008 - -- Congresswoman Cubin (R-WY) signed a letter with 70 of her colleagues urging Speaker Pelosi to bring a number of crucial bills to reduce energy costs to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote. The members ... More
Cubin Signs Letter Asking Court to Reconsider Child Rape Decision
July 23, 2008 - -- U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined 84 of her colleagues in sending a letter to the Supreme Court asking that it withdraw and reconsider its ruling in the case of Kennedy v. Louisiana. In this 5-4 ruling, the ... More
Exclusive use comment period is open
July 23, 2008 - -- U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., and Representative Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo., are urging Wyoming citizens who own homes or use facilities on land managed by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to make their voices heard ... More
Representative Cubin Extends Deadline for Fall Intern Applications
July 22, 2008 - -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is currently seeking interns to serve in her Washington, D.C. office during the fall of 2008. The deadline for applications has been extended to August 8th. This paid internship will begin on August ... More
Final decision is set for Sylvan Pass
July 21, 2008 - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., and Representative Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo., praised the final record of decision on the management of Sylvan Pass released by the National Park Service this afternoon. “The entrance will remain open ... More
CUBIN, HERSETH SANDLIN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT DOMESTIC HERDS FROM FOOT AND MOUTH DISESASE
July 16, 2008 - Today, Rep. Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-WY) and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) led a bipartisan coalition in introducing legislation to keep America’s food supply safe while protecting the country’s livestock industry from the devastating effects an outbreak of Foot and ... More
Cubin Comments on President Bush’s Decision to Lift Ban on Offshore Drilling and Urges Congress to Do the Same
July 15, 2008 - Congresswoman Cubin welcomed President Bush’s decision to lift an executive prohibition on offshore exploration and drilling. The Congresswoman offered the following comments after the President’s speech in the Rose Garden at the White House: “President Bush’s action represents an ... More
Representative Cubin Seeks Fall Interns for her Washington, D.C. Office
June 30, 2008 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is currently seeking interns to serve in her Washington, D.C. office during the fall of 2008. This paid internship will begin on August 26th and December 19th. Representative Cubin said Congressional interns gain valuable ... More
Cubin Introduces a Bill to Honor First Woman Voter in Wyoming
June 26, 2008 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced a resolution this week that supports the designation of September 6th as Louisa Swain Day. On September 6, 1870, Louisa Swain cast a ballot in Laramie, Wyoming making her the first woman voter ... More
Cubin Says Rainbows Don’t Belong in Forest
June 26, 2008 - Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today sent a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ed Shafer, expressing her disproval of how the Department of Agriculture has mismanaged the Rainbow Family gathering within the Bridger Teton ... More
Cubin Introduces New Bill to Increase Domestic Refining Capacity
June 24, 2008 - Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today introduced H.R. 6329, a bill that will significantly increase America’s refining capacity, in turn reducing the pinch Americans feel each time we are at the pump. “I understand a lot of steps are necessary ... More
Congress Needs to Lay Off Extending Unemployment Benefits
June 11, 2008 - Congresswoman Cubin (R-WY) voted against H.R. 5749, the Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008, which would extend unemployment benefits for up to 52 weeks. Fortunately, this bill did not pass with the two-thirds majority needed for suspension votes. ... More
Cubin Votes Against Amtrak Bailout Bill: Bill Is Off Track
June 11, 2008 - Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today voted against the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 6003). This reauthorization bill substantially increases taxpayer subsidies for Amtrak to $2.2 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 and $2.6 billion in ... More
Prominent Conservative Group Recognizes Cubin’s Work in Congress
June 6, 2008 - Congresswoman Cubin has been awarded the American Conservative Union’s (ACU) “Best and Brightest” award. This award was presented to members of the 110th Congress who scored 100% on the ACU’s ratings for 2007. The rating was based on votes ... More
Higher Taxes, Higher Spending:
June 5, 2008 - -- Today the House passed the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2009. This budget resolution, which represents the highest level of spending in our nation’s history, also contains the largest tax increase in U.S. history. After ... More
Wyoming Congressional Delegation - Reaction to Sylvan Pass Announcement
June 3, 2008 - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today applauded the National Park Service’s decision to keep Sylvan Pass open for winter use from December 22nd through March 1st. After six months of negotiations, ... More
Congresswoman Cubin receives an “A in English” Award:
May 29, 2008 - Representative Barbara Cubin was recently presented with an “A in English” award based on her votes and co-sponsorships of legislation in the 110th Congress. U.S. English, Inc. gives this honor to a select number of representatives who are committed ... More
A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Action
May 21, 2008 - -- The House Democrats passed yet another ‘non-energy’ bill today that uses tax increases in an attempt to help the current energy crunch. Not only does this bill not solve the problem of high gas prices, it provides significant ... More
Cubin Praises Passage of the Farm Bill: Helps America and Wyoming
May 14, 2008 - Representative Cubin offered the following statement after the House of Representatives today passed H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (a.k.a. Farm Bill) with a veto-proof majority:“The passage of this bill ensures America will not forget ... More
Housing Hoopla: The Democrats $300 Billion Buyout of Problem Mortgages
May 8, 2008 - Today’s House-passed reforms to H.R. 3221 asked the federal government to fund our economy’s current failing mortgages with $300 billion of taxpayer money. This legislation allows lending companies to insure their riskiest mortgages through a federally-backed program. If the ... More
Wyo Delegation Reacts to Decision on AML Funds
May 7, 2008 - -- U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today issued the following statements regarding the Office of Surface Mining’s (OSM) decision that $51 million in abandoned mine land funding will be available for projects ... More
Local airports set to receive improvement dollars
May 6, 2008 - Travelers flying through Buffalo, Greybull, Rock Springs and Saratoga will soon enjoy improved air travel thanks to four federal airport grants worth more than $2.7 million, announced U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, ... More
Announcement of Niobrara County Office Hours
May 1, 2008 - Washington -- Congresswoman Barbara Cubin and U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso will host “Office Hours” in Lusk on May 7, 2008. Niobrara County representatives, Jackie King, DeAnna Bruski, and Kelsey Campbell, will be present to discuss any ... More
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly:
April 30, 2008 - -- Several pieces of legislation authored or cosponsored by Congresswoman Cubin have been sent to the President’s desk as a part of a sixty-one bill legislative package, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (S. 2739). While this omnibus ... More
Representative Cubin Announces Fiscal Year 2009 Earmark Requests
April 28, 2008 - -- Today Representative Cubin released a list of her earmark requests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. Consistent with previous efforts, the Congresswoman publically released this information in an effort to make the earmark process more transparent and accountable. Representative ... More
Medicaid = Mega Waste: Medicaid Overbilling Costs Taxpayers Big
April 26, 2008 - Representative Cubin signed a letter targeting waste and fraud in the Medicaid program. The letter asks Secretary of Health and Human Services, Michael Leavitt, to audit all of California’s Planned Parenthood affiliates and to investigate any improper practices. Representative ... More
Cubin Announces $370,000 Grant Awarded to KWYP/Wyoming PBS
April 25, 2008 - -- Representative Cubin is pleased to announce this week that KWYP/Wyoming PBS (Central Wyoming College) in Riverton earned a digital conversion grant for roughly $370,000 from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). These funds are part of the over ... More
Local airports land improvement grants
April 24, 2008 - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo, announced that Wyoming travelers will soon be able to enjoy airport upgrades with new plans set to take off improving several airports throughout the state. The ... More
Reining in Federal Spending
April 15, 2008 - Today Representative Cubin joined many of her Republican colleagues in cosponsoring a Constitutional Amendment designed to control wasteful spending, which has become quite the habit in Washington. The Spending Limit Amendment would prohibit federal spending from growing at a ... More
Representative Barbara Cubin Receives The Spirit Of Enterprise Award
April 10, 2008 - This week Representative Cubin received the prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for her support of pro-growth legislation during the first session of the 110th Congress. “Representative Cubin has proven to be an effective ... More
Cubin Opposes Clinton-Era Land Policy
April 9, 2008 - Washington -- Today U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) sent a strong message to remind Wyomingites that one of her top priorities in Congress is to protect multiple use management on federal lands in the state. Cubin voted against H.R. ... More
Cubin Comments on General Petraeus’ Testimony
April 9, 2008 - Today, Representative Barbara Cubin released the following statement after hearing General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker’s testimonies on Capitol Hill: “I want to extend my deepest appreciation to General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker for making the trek up ... More
Cubin Targets DOJ Over Gun Ban
February 19, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) stood up for gun-owners across the Cowboy State last week, sending a letter to President Bush asking him to help uphold our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In the ... More
Cubin Calls on Congress to Designate March as ‘MRSA Awareness Month’
February 14, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced legislation today to raise awareness about the rampant spread of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a deadly drug-resistant staph infection currently surfacing across the United States. Cubin and Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT) ... More
Cubin Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Pick-Pockets
February 12, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced legislation last week that would prevent the federal government from taking more than $20 million annually from Wyoming in royalties paid on the extraction of minerals in the state. “Last December, ... More
Cubin Votes Against Tax Rebates for Non-Taxpayers
February 7, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) released the following statement tonight after voting against the Senate amended version of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Package. “I am disappointed that the United States Senate wasted their opportunity to improve ... More
Cubin Rejects Federal Control of Higher Education And $700 Million Program Increase
February 7, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) sent a strong message to leadership in the House of Representatives today that it is time to responsibly reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA). Cubin voted against H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity ... More
Cubin Stands Up for Wyoming Taxpayers
January 29, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) released the following statement tonight after voting against the Senate amended version of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Package. “I am disappointed that the United States Senate wasted their opportunity to improve ... More
Cubin Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address
January 28, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) tonight released the following statement on the President’s State of the Union Address:“Tonight the President set the course for our country to revitalize its economy, improve vital services to our nation’s veterans, ... More
Cubin Announces 2008 Military Academy Nominations
January 24, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) announced today her nomination of 26 Wyoming students to join the class of 2012 at the U.S. Air Force, Military and Naval academies. “It is my privilege to nominate these outstanding young ... More
Cubin Votes to Sustain 2nd Presidential Veto
January 23, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted today to sustain President Bush's veto of H.R. 3963, the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. The bill was the Democrats second failed attempt at reauthorizing the State Children's ... More
VA Heeds Cubin's Call to Fill Sheridan VA Vacancy
January 16, 2008 - Washington -- Heeding the call of U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) to provide crucial services to Wyoming veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has assigned a full-time benefits counseling representative to the Sheridan VA Medical Center. "For ... More
Cubin Introduces Bills to Protect Jobs in SW Wyoming
January 16, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced legislation today to suspend a trade tax that could unfairly hit a Wyoming manufacturer and jeopardize jobs in Uinta County. Cubin introduced H.R. 4983 and H.R. 4984, both known as temporary ... More
Cubin Unveils 2008 Legislative Agenda
January 15, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) announced her 2008 legislative agenda today, focusing in on an array of critical local and national issues during her last year as Wyoming's lone congressional representative. “During my final year in Congress, ... More
Cubin Announces Relocation of Rock Springs Office
January 7, 2008 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) announced today that her office in Rock Springs has moved, switching locations within the town to better serve southwest Wyoming. "Serving my constituents in the state of Wyoming is one of my ... More
Cubin Promotes New Technology to Combat Cancer
December 20, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced legislation yesterday to increase patient access to a new and innovative screening test for colorectal cancer that has the potential to save thousands of lives. Cubin introduced H.R. 4879, the Virtual ... More
Time for OSM to Follow the Law
December 11, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representatives Barbara Cubin (R-WY) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT) introduced legislation today to require that the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) pay Wyoming and Montana their Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds by direct payment and not in ... More
Cubin Introduces Bill to Protect Aerial Firefighters and their Families
December 5, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) reintroduced legislation today to extend federal death and disability benefits to the families of fallen aerial firefighters, continuing her four year battle to ensure that America’s aerial firefighters receive the same benefits as other ... More
Wyoming, Idaho and Montana Delegations Fight for Snowmobile Use to Remain Open in Yellowstone
November 14, 2007 - Washington -- Congressional members from Wyoming, Idaho and Montana sent a letter today to the Director of the National Park Service, encouraging her to continue to allow winter public access to Yellowstone National Park by the means of snowmobile ... More
Cubin Receives Assurances From OSM Director That AML Law Will Be Honored
October 26, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin and Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Nick Rahall (D-WV) met with the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) Director Brent Wahlquist yesterday to ensure that the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds owed to Wyoming ... More
Mouse closer to jumping free around Wyoming
October 25, 2007 - Today, Wyoming’s congressional delegation praised the work of farmers and ranchers around the state for their diligent effort to preserve habitat for the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse, which could ultimately lead to the removal of the mouse from the ... More
Cubin Statement on SCHIP, Part II
October 25, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (WY-A/L) issued the following statement today after opposing the Democrats second attempt to greatly expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), H.R. 3963, the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. “The Democrats ... More
Cubin Advocates Cancer Research, Early Detection
October 23, 2007 - In a strong show of support and commitment to combating cancer throughout Wyoming and across the country, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin signed onto two pieces of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that aim to promote early detection ... More
Cubin Calls for Action to Combat Infectious Disease Spread
October 18, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin is calling on the House of Representatives to move legislation introduced by the Congresswoman and University of Wyoming alum Representative Brian Baird (D-WA) to combat the rampant spread of infectious diseases currently surfacing across the ... More
Cubin Votes to Sustain Presidential Veto
October 18, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin voted today to sustain President Bush’s veto of the Democrat’s Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, sending a clear message to Democratic leadership that children in low-income families must be provided health insurance ... More
On the Ground in Iraq
October 17, 2007 - Last month, I had the privilege of traveling to Iraq to visit the incredible men and women serving in the United States military. It was a profound experience that left me with a deep sense of gratitude, pride and ... More
Cubin Requests Recreationists Be Heard
October 10, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is calling on the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to extend the public comment period on a recently proposed rule change that would affect, if not altogether end, private recreational use at BOR sites in ... More
Cubin Continues Fight for Safe Beef
October 4, 2007 - In an ongoing effort to protect the United States cattle industry and keep American beef safe for consumers, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to halt a recent ruling which would ... More
Cubin Stands Up for American Troops and Limbaugh
October 3, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) came out in strong support of Rush Limbaugh today after Democrats in the House and Senate took to the floor of their respective bodies to smear the broadcaster's name to the American public. “It ... More
Cubin Fights for Veterans’ Funds
September 20, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined Republican Members of Congress this week in sending a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging her to strike an agreement with the Senate and secure critical funds for our nations’ ... More
‘Preferred Alternative’ not Preferred by Wyoming
September 19, 2007 - -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) was informed by Yellowstone National Park (YNP) Superintendent Suzanne Lewis today that the Preferred Alternative included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Park’s Winter Use Plan will include the closure ... More
Cubin Tells President to Return AML Funds to Wyo, No Strings Attached
September 17, 2007 - -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined leaders from the state of Wyoming in sending a letter to President George W. Bush over the weekend demanding that Abandoned Mine Land funds (AML) owed to the state be paid by ... More
Wyoming Delegation Asks Forest Service to Listen to Communities
September 13, 2007 - The Wyoming Delegation is calling on the United States Forest Service to seek community opinion and host a public meeting on the proposed relocation of the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Supervisor’s Office from Jackson to Alpine, Afton or Pinedale. ... More
Cubin Announces Granite Canon Town Hall Meeting
September 12, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) announced today the date and time of a town hall meeting she requested for the citizens of Granite Canon to discuss the impending closure of the towns’ lone Post Office. “The people of Granite ... More
Cubin Honors Victims of 9/11
September 11, 2007 - -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) released the following statement today in remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedies. “Today the citizens of our nation and the State of Wyoming remember and honor the mothers, fathers, ... More
Cubin Puts Pressure on OSM to Pay Up
September 7, 2007 - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., are continuing to pressure the government agency in charge of doling out years of back payments to Wyoming from the Abandoned Mine Land Fund. The Wyoming ... More
President Appoints FEMA Small State and Rural Advocate
August 8, 2007 - President George W. Bush appointed Brock D. Bierman to be the first ever Small State and Rural Advocate at the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, a post derived from legislation U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin introduced and ... More
Cubin Stands Up for Wyoming Seniors
August 2, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin stood up for Wyoming senior citizens last night by voting against a bill that would cut Medicare Advantage for all beneficiaries across the state. “This disaster of a bill will take away Medicare ... More
House Grants Funding for Cubin Projects
July 27, 2007 - Washington -- The United States House of Representatives passed two bills this week providing two million dollars in funding for Wyoming projects requested by U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY). “I am pleased these important projects in Wyoming will receive ... More
Response to False Allegations from Wyoming Democrats
July 25, 2007 - In response to incorrect statements regarding U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin launched yesterday by the Wyoming Democratic Party, Cubin spokesperson Alison McGuire issued the following statement: "I’m not sure Bill Luckett is even watching the same Congress as the rest ... More
House Passes Resolution Honoring UW Cowgirls
July 23, 2007 - The United States House of Representatives today unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara Cubin congratulating the University of Wyoming women’s basketball team on their triumphant 2007 season and Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) victory. “Wyoming could ... More
Cubin Congratulates Randall Luthi
July 23, 2007 - Washington -- United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) made the following statement today after Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced the appointment of Wyoming’s Randall Luthi as director of the Minerals Management Service (MMS): ... More
House Approves Cubin Project Requests
July 20, 2007 - For the second straight day, the United States House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday that included funding for Wyoming projects requested by U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY). “I’m a budget hawk and I always have been,” Cubin said. ... More
Wyo Delegation Lauds $3.7 Million Airport Grant
July 19, 2007 - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded nearly $3.7 million in grants to update and improve Pinedale’s Airport, Ralph Wenz Field. “Air ... More
Cubin Welcomes Mongolian Ambassador in DC Office
July 17, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) met with Mongolian Ambassador to the United States Ravdan Bold this week in an effort to strengthen international ties with the Wyoming community and discuss how a mutually beneficial relationship between the two communities ... More
Western Members: Stop the Beef
June 29, 2007 - Washington -- Concerned over tainted Canadian beef, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) teamed up with a bi-partisan group of Western lawmakers today to voice opposition to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to expand U.S. live cattle ... More
Response to False Allegations from Wyoming Democrats
June 28, 2007 - Washington -- In response to false allegations regarding U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin launched earlier today by the Wyoming Democratic Party, Cubin spokesperson Alison McGuire issued the following statement: "This is a prime example of the Wyoming Democratic Party’s willingness ... More
Cubin Seeks to Honor Memory of Senator Thomas
June 27, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is working to honor the legacy and passion of her friend and former U.S. Senator Craig Thomas by naming a national park visitor center after Thomas and continuing the work the two of them ... More
Cubin Announces FY 2008 Earmark Requests
June 21, 2007 - In a personal effort to bring more transparency and accountability to the earmark process, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today released a list of her appropriations project requests for Fiscal Year 2008, which includes local education, law enforcement, defense, ... More
Cubin Statement in Response to Simpson Primary Challenge
June 12, 2007 - nited States Representative Barbara Cubin issued the following statement today in response to a news article printed yesterday in The Hill: "It's unfortunate that Mr. Simpson's unbridled political ambition would provoke him to share what I considered a private ... More
In Memory of Senator Craig Thomas
June 5, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin released the following statement last night: "Wyoming has lost a true statesman tonight. Craig Thomas was a mentor to many, a public servant to all, and a loyal friend to me.” "Fritz and ... More
Cubin Demands Attention to Drug-Resistance
May 29, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin called for increased research for drug-resistant infections today as the Centers for Disease Control announced they had isolated a U.S. citizen confirmed to be suffering from extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). "This patient is proof ... More
Cubin: Don’t Leave Home Without It!
May 17, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today reminded constituents that newly implemented regulations have caused lengthy delays for U.S. citizens seeking passports necessary for international travel. “I urge people to apply now for a passport if they anticipate any international ... More
Cubin Statement on War Supplemental
May 11, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement last night as the House considered war supplemental legislation offered by House Democrats to ration funding for American troops fighting the Global War on Terror: "Today on the ... More
Cubin Votes to Uphold President’s Veto
May 2, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin released the following statement today after voting to sustain President Bush’s veto of the emergency war spending supplemental: "The President’s veto rightfully stands. By voting to sustain the President’s veto today, I stand for an ... More
Plans Set to Name Postal Facility for Gale McGee
May 2, 2007 - U.S. Senators Craig Thomas, Mike Enzi and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-WY, have announced plans for an official ceremony on May 30th to name the United States Postal office located at 152 North 5th Street in Laramie the "Gale ... More
Cubin’s Husband Hospitalized
April 23, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin announced this morning that her husband, Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Cubin, has been hospitalized at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. His condition is listed as serious. “I appreciate all the prayers and well-wishes that ... More
Cubin Praises Supreme Court Abortion Ban Decision
April 18, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) applauded the Supreme Court’s decision earlier today to uphold the ban on the gruesome procedure known as “partial-birth abortion.” The court’s 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act passed by ... More
Cubin Statement on Virginia Tech Shootings
April 16, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin has released the following statement in reaction to reports that an armed gunman has killed over thirty students on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia: “Although the reports will continue from Blacksburg, one thing ... More
Cubin Blasts Democrats’ Federal Budget
March 29, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY), a long-time deficit hawk and fiscal conservative, today voted against a federal budget that will raise taxes by $392.5 billion over the next 5 years. “Democrats proved today they have no regard whatsoever for ... More
Cubin Introduces Legislation to Fully Fund ‘PILT’
March 28, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin has introduced legislation requiring the Federal government to fully fund the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to reimburse local governments for lost tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal lands within ... More
Cubin Announces Additional Listening Sessions
March 27, 2007 - Heeding the request of U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY), the National Park Service (NPS) has announced two additional listening sessions to be held in Wyoming as part of their Centennial Initiative. “I am very pleased the National Park Service ... More
Cubin Announces Cody Wolf Meeting Time
March 27, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today announced the time and location for a public meeting she requested from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). On Thursday, April 19th, the FWS will host a public meeting to discuss the ... More
Cubin Blasts Emergency Supplemental
March 23, 2007 - United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today cast her vote against an emergency funding bill that mandates a retreat of U.S. troops in Iraq. “No American wants to lose the war in Iraq,” Representative Cubin said. “Unfortunately, the bill ... More
Cubin Supports Grizzly Delisting
March 22, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) made the following statement today after learning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will issue its final rule to delist the Yellowstone population of grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) within the ... More
Cubin Hammers Democrats’ Budget
March 21, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement today after House Democratic leaders unveiled their Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal, which calls for the largest tax increase in American history: "Republicans have long believed that money is best ... More
Cubin Introduces Mental Health Care Bill
March 20, 2007 - Continuing her long-standing commitment to improving Wyoming’s health care services, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin has introduced legislation to expand mental health care options for Wyoming seniors. “Mental illnesses like depression are legitimate health concerns, and just like any other ... More
Cubin, Baird Introduce Bill to Combat Infectious Disease
March 13, 2007 - Washington -- A bill introduced today by U.S. Representatives Barbara Cubin (R-WY) and Brian Baird (D-WA) could play a critical role in providing new drugs to fight infectious diseases. "I am very pleased to join Representative Baird in a ... More
Cubin Statement on State Senator Bob Peck
March 7, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin today released the following statement regarding the passing of Wyoming State Senator Bob Peck: “My thoughts and prayers are with Bob Peck’s family as they endure this difficult time of loss. He was a wonderful ... More
Cubin Rolls Out Air Passenger Legislation
March 2, 2007 - United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has teamed up with Members across the aisle to take a stand for airline passengers across the nation. Yesterday, Cubin introduced the Airline Passenger Bill of Rights, legislation that would require all airlines ... More
Cubin Clears the Air on REAL ID
February 23, 2007 - Reflecting on the frustration she sometimes felt as a Wyoming State Legislator, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin is reaching out to Wyoming lawmakers to dispel misunderstandings regarding federally enacted legislation known as “REAL ID.” “I have long been proud of ... More
Cubin’s Call for Meeting Answered
February 23, 2007 - Heeding U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin’s call for public discourse, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced it will hold a public meeting in Cody to discuss the Department of Interior’s (DOI) proposal to delist the Northern Rocky ... More
Cubin Calls for Additional Wolf Delisting Meetings
February 8, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is calling for public meetings to be held in Northern Wyoming to discuss the Department of Interior’s (DOI) proposal to delist the Northern Rocky Mountain Distinct Population Segment of (NRM DPS) of gray wolves. ... More
Cubin Meets with French, Flanderka
February 7, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) met today with Park County Commissioner Tim French and Mary Flanderka, Natural Resource Advisor in the office of Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal. Cubin released the following statement after her meeting with the two, who ... More
Cubin Calls for Fiscal Discipline
February 5, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today released the following statement regarding President Bush's Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal, which was released this morning: "Above all, I must stress that the President’s budget proposal is just that – a proposal. ... More
Cubin Condemns Anti-war Vandals
January 30, 2007 - Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) released the following statement today regarding the actions of anti-war protestors who marred the West Front of the United States Capitol with anarchist symbols and other graffiti: "The men and women of the United States ... More
House Passes Bill Honoring Gale McGee
January 29, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today earned House passage of a bill honoring former Wyoming Senator Gale McGee, a Democrat who served in office from 1959 - 1977. “As a professor, a Senator, and a statesman, Gale McGee dedicated ... More
Cubin Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address
January 23, 2007 - Washington -- United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) tonight released the following statement on the President’s State of the Union Address: "The President delivered a fine address this evening. Clearly, President Bush is dedicated to helping every person in ... More
Cubin Demands Justice for Border Patrol
January 17, 2007 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin joined several House colleagues today in demanding justice for United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The two men are scheduled to report to Federal prison today after being ... More
Cubin Introduces Meth Treatment Legislation
January 11, 2007 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) reaffirmed her commitment to fighting Wyoming’s methamphetamine epidemic today, introducing legislation to provide funding for comprehensive family-based treatment for methamphetamine addicts. Click here to listen to the sound clip “Time has proven ... More
Cubin Opposes Democrats’ Minimum Wage Hike
January 10, 2007 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) stood up for Wyoming small business today as she voted against H.R. 2, legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage by 41% over the next two years. “Small business is the backbone of ... More
Cubin Moves to Increase Social Security Oversight
January 8, 2007 - Washington, D.C. – Committed to combating America’s immigration crisis, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) introduced legislation late last week to require Congressional approval of pacts such as the U.S.-Mexico Social Security Totalization Agreement, which could allow illegal immigrants to collect ... More
Cubin Sworn in to 110th Congress
January 4, 2007 - Barbara Cubin (R-Wyoming) took an oath today to serve the people of Wyoming in her seventh consecutive term as United States Representative. Members of the House of Representatives were sworn in today as the 110th Congress commenced. "The 110th ... More
Cubin Announces Service Academy Nominations
December 27, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today announced her slate of nominees to attend the United States Service Academies beginning in the fall of 2007. "Nominating young men and women from Wyoming to one of the U.S. Service ... More
Delegation: Wyo. one step closer on Abandoned Mine Bill
December 8, 2006 - Wyoming is set to receive not only the $550 million of what is currently owed from the federal government, but a projected $1.6 billion over the next 15 years from the Abandoned Mine Land fund. In addition to returning ... More
Cubin Votes for House Passage of AML Reauthorization
December 8, 2006 - The last hours of the 109th Congress were great ones for Wyoming, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) said after she joined the majority of her House colleagues in voting for a “must-pass” package of legislation which included a provision ... More
CUBIN STATEMENT ON IRAQ STUDY GROUP REPORT
December 6, 2006 - United States Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement today regarding the Iraq Study Group report: "The Iraq Study Group's report makes it clear there is no easy solution to our mission in Iraq. In the coming weeks, ... More
Cubin Statement on State Vote Certification
November 15, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) released the following statement today after the Wyoming State Canvassing Board certified the results of last week's election: ... More
Cubin Seeks Interns for Washington, D.C. Office
November 14, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is currently seeking interns to serve in her Washington, D.C. office during the spring of 2007. This paid internship will begin on January 3rd and conclude Memorial Day weekend. Representative Cubin said ... More
Cubin Statement on Senator Craig Thomas
November 9, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement today upon learning Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY) has been diagnosed with leukemia: "Craig, Susan, and their family have my full support as they face this challenge. Anybody who knows Craig ... More
Cubin, NRA’s Kayne Robinson Heading to Cody
October 27, 2006 - Casper, WY -- United States Representative Barbara Cubin has announced plans to attend a National Rifle Association event with special guest Kayne Robinson, NRA Executive Director of General Operations. "Mr. Robinson has been a life-long advocate of the Second ... More
Cubin Statement on North Korean Claim of Nuclear Weapon Test
October 9, 2006 - CASPER, WY – U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued the following statement today on the claim by the North Korean government that they have detonated a nuclear weapon: "This nation’s stand against terror and state sponsored terrorism should not ... More
Cubin Demands Answers From Bureau of Reclamation
September 28, 2006 - Washington, D.C. – Echoing the concerns of numerous Big Horn County residents, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has called on the United States Bureau of Reclamation to explain current and future water management strategies in the Big Horn National Recreation ... More
Cubin Votes to Ensure Safety of American Troops
September 27, 2006 - Washington -- United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted last night to pass the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007, saying it will fund critical defense needs, including troop protection, operation and maintenance, research and development, ... More
HOUSE PASSES ATF REFORM BILL
September 26, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin joined colleagues today in passing legislation that represents a major victory for firearms dealers across America. The House of Representatives approved a bill earlier today that calls for major reforms to the Bureau ... More
House Passes Cubin Bill to Honor Curt Gowdy
September 25, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has won passage of legislation she introduced earlier this year honoring esteemed Wyoming sportscasting legend Curt Gowdy. "Curt Gowdy was a tremendous man with Wyoming roots," said Representative Cubin. "He was a ... More
Cubin Calls for Disaster Assistance
September 22, 2006 - Washington -- In an effort to bring some relief to parched counties in the drought-stricken West, Representative Barbara Cubin led a group of lawmakers today in sending a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Mike Johanns, ... More
Cubin Votes for Border Fence
September 14, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin joined her Republican colleagues in a landmark vote today as the United States House approved legislation providing for over 700 miles of two-layered reinforced fencing along the southwest border of the U.S. The ... More
CUBIN RECEIVES NATIONAL FARMERS UNION AWARD
September 13, 2006 - Washington -- Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) was recognized by the National Farmers Union (NFU) this week for her exceptional leadership on issues affecting family farmers and ranchers. Visiting the nation’s capital as part of their annual grassroots legislative fly-in, ... More
Cubin Stands Up for Ranchers’ Rights
September 7, 2006 - Washington -- After several hours of emotionally charged debate, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined a bi-partisan group of colleagues in voting against a bill that will ban the slaughter of horses intended for overseas shipment and consumption. One ... More
Cubin Commends British Authorities for Disrupting Aircraft Terror Bomb Plot
August 10, 2006 - Casper, WY -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today commended British authorities for disrupting a major terrorist plot to detonate bombs smuggled onto multiple aircraft with flight plans from Britain to the United States. "I offer my highest praise ... More
Sheridan Native Joins Cubin Staff
August 2, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) opened her office doors this summer to a Sheridan County resident looking to learn about politics on Capitol Hill as Katie Repsis of Sheridan, Wyoming has joined her Washington D.C. staff as ... More
Cubin Announces Congressional Field Hearing
August 2, 2006 - Washington -- Concerned about keeping the lights on in Wyoming’s homes and businesses, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin has announced an oversight field hearing to probe several challenges currently facing power users in rural Wyoming. "Energy demand across the country ... More
Cubin Wins House Passage of AML Reauthorization
August 1, 2006 - Washington -- Friday night capped an outstanding week for Wyoming in the United States House, as Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) garnered ample support from her colleagues for a provision that will pay Wyoming approximately $430 million in fees owed ... More
Cubin Wins House Passage of Trona Tax Cut Legislation … Again
July 25, 2006 - Washington -- For the fourth time in three years, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill yesterday giving a lion’s victory to Wyoming’s trona industry. "This is a win for the 3,000 people in Wyoming whose families rely ... More
Cubin Condemns Terrorist Attacks Against Israel
July 20, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin today issued the following statement regarding House passage of H. Res. 921, a resolution which condemns the recent attacks against the state of Israel, holds terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, ... More
Cubin Hails Deficit Projection Numbers
July 12, 2006 - Washington -- On the heels of 18 consecutive quarters of economic growth in the United States, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined fellow Republicans yesterday in touting the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) announcement that the deficit is ... More
Cubin, House Approve Bill to Reduce America’s Dependence on Foreign Energy
June 30, 2006 - Following several hours of heated debate yesterday afternoon, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined a bi-partisan majority of her colleagues in passing a bill to pave the way for expanded oil and natural gas exploration, all aimed at reducing ... More
Cubin Votes to Boost Funding In Meth Fight
June 29, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted this morning to boost law enforcement funding to crack down on methamphetamine. The vote came as Cubin joined colleagues in passing an annual appropriations bill to fund the Departments of Science, State, Justice ... More
Cubin Takes a Stand for Old Glory
June 27, 2006 - With the anniversary of our nation’s independence around the corner, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted today to protect one of America’s most celebrated symbols of freedom. Cubin joined the majority of her colleagues in voting in favor of ... More
ON THE RECORD: SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS
June 26, 2006 - Last Friday, I stood proud as I joined the majority of my House colleagues voting to approve a resolution supporting our Armed Forces and declaring the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror. The underlying message ... More
Cubin, House Vote to Bury the Death Tax
June 22, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) teamed up with the majority of her House Republican colleagues today to pass a bill which will provide permanent estate tax and gift tax relief for millions of Americans. The estate tax, also known ... More
Cubin, House Pass Health Care Bills
June 21, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined the majority of her House colleagues today in voting to reauthorize two critical health care programs. The first bill, H.R. 5573, reauthorizes the Health Centers Program, extending funding for this important program to ... More
Cubin Votes to Support Troops, Win War on Terrror
June 21, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted last night to provide the men and women of America's Armed Forces with all the tools they need to win the war on terror as the U.S. House approved the annual Department of ... More
Cubin Votes To Support Troops and U.S. War on Terror
June 16, 2006 - Following a heated debate that spanned ten hours and two calendar days, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined the House in approving a resolution supporting our Armed Forces and declaring "the United States will prevail in the Global War ... More
House Approves Over $217 Million in Transportation Funding for Wyoming
June 14, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted for an annual funding measure today that contains over $217 million in funding for Wyoming in the coming year. The bill passed by a vote of 406 to 22. "We all know how ... More
Cubin Demnands Answers From Veterans Administration
June 8, 2006 - Washington -- Concerned about the 26.5 million United States military veterans and active duty Armed Forces recently impacted by the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) data breach, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin called on the VA to explain why the VA ... More
Cubin Statement on the Death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
June 8, 2006 - Washington -- United States Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today issued the following statement on the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi: "Today I offer my deepest appreciation and profound gratitude to the men and women of the United States and ... More
Cubin, House Support Refinery Expansion Measure
June 7, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin joined the majority of her Republican colleagues in passing a key measure to help expand America’s oil refinery capacity. The House passed H.R. 5254, The Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act by a measure ... More
Cubin Announces Over $3 Million in Grants for Wyoming Airports
June 7, 2006 - – U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $3.2 million in grant funding for airport projects throughout Wyoming. "Air service between our rural communities is a crucial part of economic ... More
Cubin Announces Rural Development Grant
June 6, 2006 - Washington -- U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin announced today that the Northern Arapaho Tribe has been awarded a United States Rural Development (USDA) grant of $424, 184. The money will be used to develop a tribal owned business known as ... More
Cubin Hosts Immigration Forum
June 2, 2006 - Casper, WY – Nearly one hundred and fifty people attended a day-long immigration forum Wednesday hosted by U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin. "It’s become clear that immigration is an issue many people feel very passionate about," said Cubin. "I hosted ... More
Cubin Helps Secure Patrol Boat for Natrona County Sheriff’s Department
May 31, 2006 - Washington -- Congresswoman Barbara Cubin (R-WY) is pleased to announce that Natrona County Sheriff’s Department will receive a new on-water patrol vessel to enhance its law enforcement capabilities on Natrona County’s waterways and coastlines this year. This loan comes ... More
Cubin Introduces Family-Based Meth Treatment Legislation
May 24, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator Jim Talent (R-Mo.) today announced their plan to provide funding for comprehensive family-based treatment for methamphetamine addicts. Congresswoman Cubin and Senator Talent introduced the Family-Based Meth Treatment Access Act, which would ... More
Barbara Cubin Statement on Search of Congressional Office
May 23, 2006 - "Nobody in this country is above the law, especially those elected to create our laws. They should, if anything, be held to a higher standard. They should not expect their congressional offices to be treated as a safe haven ... More
Cubin Votes for Forest Restoration Legislation
May 17, 2006 - In a move to support responsible forest management, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) joined bi-partisan colleagues from across the country to pass H.R. 4200, the Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act. "Unfortunately, Wyoming is no stranger to natural disasters ... More
Cubin Votes for $19.4 Million for Wyoming Defense Projects
May 16, 2006 - Washington, D.C. – Several defense-related projects based in Wyoming are a step closer to becoming reality after U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) helped secure the authorization of nearly $19.4 million for four Wyoming projects in a Department of Defense ... More
Cubin Statement on President's Border Security Proposal
May 15, 2006 - “We don’t know what President Bush’s proposal looks like at this point, but tougher border enforcement will only be one part of a comprehensive, meaningful immigration enforcement package,” said Cubin. “Adding manpower and more advanced technology to our borders ... More
Cubin to Help Seniors Sign Up for Part D
May 12, 2006 - Washington, D.C. – In an effort to assist Wyoming seniors sign up for Medicare Part D by the May 15th deadline, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has announced her district offices will remain open late on Monday evening. “Medicare Part ... More
Cubin Introduces Mental Health Care Bill
May 11, 2006 - In an effort to tackleWyoming’s healthcare provider shortage, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has introduced legislation to expand access to mental health care. “Mental health afflictions such as depression are real diseases, and they should be taken seriously,” said Representative ... More
Cubin, House Move to Prevent Tax Increase
May 10, 2006 - On the heels of thirty-one consecutive months of uninterrupted job growth, Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) supported legislation to prevent a tax increase on seniors, families and small business owners. “History shows that cutting taxes puts money into the economy ... More
Cubin Votes to Protect Military Funerals
May 9, 2006 - Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted today to prevent protestors from harassing mourners at the funerals of military men and women who die while serving their nation. “The men and women who put on uniforms for America’s military deserve our ... More
Cubin, House Support Penalties for Oil Gouging
May 2, 2006 - Today, U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) cast her vote in favor of two bills aimed at relieving the skyrocketing gas prices American consumers are currently experiencing. “People all over Wyoming are feeling the pinch at the gas pump,” said ... More
Cubin Blasts FSA Office Closure Plan
April 28, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) took a stand for Wyoming ag producers, calling on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to reevaluate plans to close two of their offices in the state. “Producers in Wyoming are already forced to travel ... More
Cubin Lauds Director Clark’s Visits to BLM Pilot Offices
April 25, 2006 - On a multi-state tour of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices taking part in an agency pilot program, BLM Director Kathleen Clark visited offices in Buffalo and Rawlins today. “The high prices we are all suffering at the gas ... More
Cubin, Baird Host Infectious Disease Briefing
April 6, 2006 - To mark National Public Health Week, U.S. Representatives Brian Baird (D-WA) and Barbara Cubin (R-WY) today held a briefing on infectious diseases with medical experts and former Washington Redskin Brandon Noble, who suffers from a debilitating infectious disease. Baird ... More
Cubin Announces Staff Changes
April 3, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has announced two recent staff changes in her Washington, D.C. office. Joining Rep. Cubin’s staff as a Legislative Assistant is Pete Obermueller, a 1994 graduate of Natrona County High School. A third generation Wyomingite, ... More
Cubin Votes for Higher Education Reform
March 20, 2006 - U.S. Representative voted today to make higher education more affordable and accessible to low- and middle- income students. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 609, The College Access and Opportunity Act by a measure of 221 to 199. ... More
House Passes Cubin Bill to Even Playing FieldFor Evanston Company
March 16, 2006 - The U.S. House yesterday approved legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) that will suspend a trade tax that unfairly penalizes a Wyoming manufacturer. The bill was passed as part of H.R. 4944, the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical ... More
Cubin Works to Clear Air for Manure Producers
February 13, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has added her name to legislation that will protect agricultural producers from liability for emissions or discharges from manure produced during the course of their operations. Cubin said the measure , H.R. 4341, is ... More
Cubin Urges Bush to Boost Rural Health Care
February 3, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin is urging President Bush to support rural health care programs as he prepares his budget proposals for the coming year. In a letter to the White House, Cubin outlined several programs that help provide needed ... More
Cubin Votes to Cut Deficit By $39 Billion
February 1, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) voted this afternoon to give final approval to a plan to slash $39 billion from the federal budget deficit. The House previously passed the Deficit Reduction Act conference report late last December. That conference ... More
Cubin, Tancredo Protest Mexican Border Incursions
January 27, 2006 - U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY) issued a formal protest today to the heads of the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, calling their attention to reports that that armed Mexican military personnel, or those posing as Mexican military personnel, ... More
