Barrasso: White-tailed Prairie Dog Decision Saves Jobs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the right call in not listing prairie dog as threatened or endangered
BigNews.Biz - May 29,2010 - WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) praised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) decision that the white-tailed prairie dog does not warrant protection as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Barrasso delivered the following statement:
“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the right call today. Their decision was based on sound science and common sense. This prevents the federal government from forcing even more costly regulations upon our small businesses and ranches. Today’s ruling will ultimately save jobs in Wyoming and across the country.”
About Senator John Barrasso
Senator John Barrasso was sworn in to the United States Senate in 2007 having represented the people of Natrona County in the Wyoming State Senate. Barrasso was then elected to the United States Senate on November 4, 2008. Barrasso is known by many as Wyoming’s Doctor. He has a long and recognized career in both medicine and public service.
During 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, Barrasso served as President of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. He also served as medical director of the Wyoming Health Fairs, bringing low-cost health screening exams to people all around the Cowboy State.
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