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On Wednesday, Sen. Richard Burr delivered his farewell address on the floor of the U.S. Senate after nearly 30 years representing North Carolina in Washington, D.C.
Published: Sunday, January 8th, 2023 @ 12:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Sunday June 12, Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut announced that a group of U.S. senators had reached agreement on a package of gun reforms.
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 @ 1:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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12.9% of the American population have student loan debt.
Published: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 @ 2:41 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A debate Saturday among three Republican candidates to replace retiring U.S. Sen Richard Burr, R-N.C., was substantive and respectful yet offered just enough fireworks to spark small fires throughout.
Published: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 @ 3:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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4 Senators led by Mitt Romney stab GOP in the back
Published: Friday, February 18th, 2022 @ 7:49 am
By: John Steed
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Former president Donald Trump has already stepped into the race to replace retiring North Carolina U.S. Sen. Richard Burr by endorsing Rep. Ted Budd in the Republican primary
Published: Thursday, January 27th, 2022 @ 9:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate for unanimously confirming Dena King to be the U.S. Attorney for Western District, Sandra Hairston to be the U.S. Attorney for Middle District, and Michael Easley, Jr. to be the U.S. Attorney for Eastern District.
Published: Monday, November 22nd, 2021 @ 3:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A report published by ProPublica raises new questions about stock trades involving North Carolina’s senior senator, Republican Richard Burr.
Published: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 @ 8:29 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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national group promoting solar and wind is paying for radio ads
Published: Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 @ 8:25 pm
By: John Steed
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The News & Observer reported today that former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court Cheri Beasley will likely be running for the Richard Burr’s Senate seat.
Published: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 @ 9:37 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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If I want to raise a conservative friend’s blood pressure these days, I’ll ask him what he thinks about North Carolina’s senior U.S. senator, Richard Burr.
Published: Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 @ 12:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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In baseball, three strikes and you’re out. In today’s politics, it’s one strike and you’re out.
Published: Sunday, February 21st, 2021 @ 2:18 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party Michael Whatley released the following statement following Senator Burr’s contradictory impeachment vote.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 11:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Central Committee of the North Carolina Republican Party released this statement following their unanimous vote to censure Senator Richard Burr for his impeachment vote
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 11:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In public and behind the scenes, there’s a lot of movement on both sides of the aisle as candidates prepare to enter the race to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, setting up competitive primaries and a general election race in 2022.
Published: Thursday, February 4th, 2021 @ 12:25 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Sen. Richard Burr’s hometown newspaper—the Winston-Salem Journal—weighs in on the recent controversy surrounding North Carolina’s senior senator
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 6:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding North Carolina three grants totaling more than $110 million dollars after advocating on behalf of stakeholders in the state.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 7:51 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Last week, Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr visited Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River to tour storm damage caused by Hurricane Florence.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 @ 6:02 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr expressed disappointment today over Congress’ failure to deliver critical disaster aid to assist North Carolina’s Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.
Published: Sunday, April 21st, 2019 @ 11:32 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate confirmation of North Carolina native Allison Jones Rushing as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Published: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 9:41 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr sent a letter to Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys Jim Crowell to express support for additional funding for the Middle District of North Carolina's United States Attorney's Office for the remainder of fiscal year 2019 a
Published: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 8:03 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr joined President Trump during his visit to North Carolina to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Florence
Published: Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 @ 11:05 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Gina Haspel has displayed dedication and leadership throughout her more than three decades of service with the Central Intelligence Agency.
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 @ 12:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr announced the North Carolina Department of Transportation will receive a $19.9 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for Raleigh, NC
Published: Thursday, March 8th, 2018 @ 11:34 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the Senate's two-year budget agreement that provides increased defense funding and $125 million in additional funding for North Carolina's Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
Published: Saturday, February 10th, 2018 @ 12:43 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr announced that the Senate's two-year budget agreement will allow North Carolina to be eligible for more than $125 million in additional federal assistance for North Carolina's long-term Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts
Published: Thursday, February 8th, 2018 @ 8:22 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018
Published: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 @ 3:55 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Department of the Army's recent announcement that the second of six Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) will be activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in January 2018
Published: Sunday, December 17th, 2017 @ 6:40 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing the nomination of Matthew Martin as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina this week
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 9:24 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing the nomination of Andrew Murray as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2017 @ 10:34 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing the nomination of Thomas Farr as District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Published: Friday, October 20th, 2017 @ 12:27 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) applauded the Senate's confirmation of Bobby Higdon to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina by voice vote. Mr. Higdon was nominated by President Trump at the recommendation of Senators Tillis and Burr
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2017 @ 11:45 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Matthew Martin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
Published: Monday, September 11th, 2017 @ 3:18 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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