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USDA Offers Grilling Safety Tips [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:46:25 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the Bipartisan Land Transaction Facilitation Re-authorization Act of 2013 Tuesday. Amy Richards has details. Kathy Bernard of the USDA's meat and poultry hotline has some advice for grilling your favorite meats during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Sponsors 'Alex's Law' [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:47:49 +0000

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis has re-introduced her Social Security legislation, H.R. 1160 ''Alex's Law". Amy Richards has a report. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is hosting a job fair in Casper next week. Joy Greenwald has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Hopeful Act Will Lessen Warren Impact

Doug Randall — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:55:13 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says she's hoping a continuing resolution approved by the U.S. House Wednesday will reduce the impact of sequestration cuts on F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

The Continuing Resolution Act of 2013 renews federal funding set to expire on March 27 and also offers federal agencies some flexibility in how they spend money, allowing them to prioritize funding for more essential programs

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Lummis:Medicare Must Change

Doug Randall — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:59:35 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says that while she doesn't want to see cuts in benefits to current Medicare and Medicaid recipients, the math says changes must be made to the programs over the long-term if they are to survive

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Law Enforcement Says Colorado Vote Won't Change Pot Enforcement [audio]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:47:34 +0000

Wyoming's Republican Incumbent U.S. Senator and Congresswoman appear to hold the edge against their Democratic challengers in statewide voting today. Wyoming law enforcement officials say that even if a Colorado ballot initiative decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana is approved in today's election it will not change their enforcement of the state's marijuana laws, even for state residents who might legally buy pot in Colorado. Joy Greenwald has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Hoping for Farm Bill Compromise [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:12:51 +0000

Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis is hoping a compromise can be worked out on a new farm bill before the existing bill expires at the end of this month. She says if not, the current bill will likely be extended. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted Friday to contract with Groathouse Construction of Laramie for the renovation and expansion of the facility which will be known as the Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Co-Sponsors American Privacy Act [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:08:15 +0000

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis joined 22 of her colleagues in introducing the American Privacy Act, designed to protect Americans from the increasing domestic use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. The University of Wyoming Veteran's Services Center and U.W. are partnering with 11 institutions across the country to help student veterans meet their goals Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Congresswoman Lummis to Be on The Morning Zone Monday

Dave Chaffin — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:35:38 +0000

Don't miss our interview with Wyoming's lone congresswoman, Cynthia Lummis, at 8:07AM MDT Monday. We will talk with her about the latest from Washington, her plans for re-election and this story that could well have ramifications to Cheyenne:

Lummis Amendment to Protect Wyoming Nuclear Force Passes U.S. House

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Lummis Says Missiles Neccassary to U-S Defense

Doug Randall — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:26:42 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says it's important for the United States to maintain a credible nuclear capability in the face of federal budget concerns and potential cuts to the defense budget. Lummis says the

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Wyoming Lawmaker Questions UW Pay Raise Request [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:05:43 +0000

The co-chairman of the Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee questioned University of Wyoming officials about their budget request for pay raises. Doug Randall reports. Congresswomen Cynthia Lummis says she is extremely disappointed with the President's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline permit, but she says Congress might take action on the matter.

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Romanian Officials Visit Wyoming [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:50:12 +0000

Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis on Thursday voted in favor of a bill to repeal the federal government's three percent withholding rule on some contracts. Amy Richards has a report. Members of the Romanian government were in Cheyenne Thursday to get input from state officials on Wyoming's conversion earlier this year to the google e-mail platform. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Defends Debt Ceiling Vote [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:15:22 +0000

Wyoming Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says failure to raise the federal debt ceiling recently could have been disastrous for the economy. Three properties near Grand Teton National Park have been auctioned off for $3.7 million. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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