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February 17th, 2013
11:07 AM ET

Barrasso: Sequester cuts will go through

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) said the Republican Party is not in any way going to trade tax increases for spending cuts.


Filed under: John Barrasso • Newsmakers • Sequestration • State of the Union
February 17th, 2013
11:03 AM ET

Should doctors question kids about guns?

The pediatrics association supports asking kids about guns. Republican Sen. John Barrasso from Wyoming weighs in.


Filed under: Guns • John Barrasso • Newsmakers • State of the Union
This Sunday...
February 15th, 2013
04:27 PM ET

This Sunday...

The President takes his push for gun control, jobs and universal preschool to the people and away from the gridlock in the Capitol. Can Democrats in the Senate help push his political laundry list? John Boehner says the ball is in their court. We’ll talk to the President’s man on Capitol Hill, New York Senator Chuck Schumer.

From nominees to the budget, Republicans are angling for a fight. Are they overplaying their hand? We’ll ask Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming.

And dire warnings if the sequester goes through, just 11 days from now. Can Congress agree to a plan to avoid the cuts, while still fighting over gun control, immigration and the president’s nominees? We have Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, and Intelligence Committee Chairman, Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers.

Congress goes on an extended holiday with a looming deadline. That and more with our political roundtable: Former Republican Congressman Steven LaTourette, former Biden chief of staffRon Klain, Jeff Zeleny from the New York Times, and C-N-N Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash.

Watch it Sunday 9am and noon ET.


Filed under: Mike Rogers • John Barrasso • Charles Schumer • Dana Bash • Jeff Zeleny • Steven LaTourette • Jack Reed • Ron Klein
January 20th, 2013
11:24 AM ET

Barrasso: We want the Pres. to succeed

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) weighs in on what President Obama needs to do to effectively work with Republicans on his second term.


Filed under: John Barrasso
This Sunday...
January 18th, 2013
08:04 PM ET

This Sunday...

It’s inauguration weekend and we are live on the National Mall as President Obama prepares to take the oath of office. From looming budget battles, to immigration reform and a push for tighter gun laws, what is possible in this polarized political environment? Candy talks to White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe, and Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) gives the Republicans' take.

Then, what makes a memorable Inaugural speech? We get insight from two men who have written them, Former Clinton Speechwriter Don Baer, and Former George W. Bush Speechwriter Michael Gerson.

Plus, the next four years; does President Obama risk getting nothing done because he’s trying to do too much? We ask Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, USA Today’s Susan Page and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein.

Sunday 9a Eastern.

December 30th, 2012
05:02 PM ET

Sen. Barrasso: "a monumental failure of presidential leadership"

Lawmakers discuss status of debt deal negotiations. Sen. Barrasso calls negotiations a "monumental failure of presidential leadership".

June 17th, 2012
10:36 AM ET

On Point: Analyzing the health care law before the supreme court rules on its legality

Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Sen. John Barraso analyze Obama's healthcare law as the Supreme Court prepares to release its ruling.

This Sunday...
June 16th, 2012
06:10 PM ET

This Sunday...

Can a new immigration policy re-energize President Obama’s campaign? Candy talks to the architect of President Obama’s 2008 victory, White House Senior Adviser, David Plouffe.

Then, reaction from former presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

Plus, the High Court and health care with doctor and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), and the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

Then, digesting the political news of the week with Matt Bai of the New York Times and Jessica Yellin, CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent.

Tune in Sunday at 9 a.m. & NOON ET.

May 1st, 2011
05:23 PM ET

Getting To Know Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming)

In this online exclusive, we learn about Sen. Barrasso's past as a rodeo doctor and his favorite John Wayne films.


Filed under: Getting to Know • John Barrasso
May 1st, 2011
10:44 AM ET

Congress returns to hardball politics

Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Chris Van Hollen face off over the budget, debt ceiling, gas prices, and strategic reserve.


Filed under: Chris Van Hollen • Economy • John Barrasso • Newsmakers • State of the Union

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