Man with breast cancer blames Marine base Oct 9, 2009
Two North Carolina senators -- Richard Burr, the ranking Republican on the committee, and Kay Hagan, a Democrat who is not a panel member -- are pushing legislation that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the medical costs of Marines and their families who were exposed to the contaminated water. The provision, which has passed the Senate, would amend the Defense Appropriations Bill to prohibit the Navy from "disposing of water-contamination claims before critical... (CNN -- Health)
Senate Democrats Grapple with a Suddenly Less Promising 2010 Sep 22, 2009
Plus, they have vulnerable incumbents of their own to defend: Richard Burr of North Carolina and David Vitter of Louisiana, who two years ago admitted to sleeping with a prostitute. "Would I rather have zero states where we're playing defense in? Sure," DSCC's Schultz says. (Time.com)
Republicans De-fund ACORN Sep 19, 2009
and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Ca. (Human Events Online)
Obamacare Special Report Sep 18, 2009
and Richard Burr (R.-N.C.), and Representatives Paul Ryan (R.-Wis. and Devin Nunes (R.-Calif. (Human Events Online)
Baucus rolls out health bill Sep 17, 2009
Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican, said the new plan doesn't cut it. "Unfortunately, the proposal put forth today fails several crucial tests," Burr said in a statement. (News & Observer)
Slick Barry Sells Health Care Sep 10, 2009
and Richard Burr (R-N.C.). Neither Nancy Pelosi nor Harry Reid will allow those plans a full and open debate. (Human Events Online)
NC Secretary of State Marshall enters Senate race Sep 10, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, the first woman elected to a statewide office in North Carolina, is entering the race for U.S. Senate with the hopes of unseating Republican Richard Burr. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Rolling up sleeves for health-care reform Sep 6, 2009
Kay Hagan, a Democrat, and Richard Burr, a Republican, splitting their votes. The Senate bill now rests in the finance committee, where -- until recently -- negotiators from both sides of the aisle had been working out details. (News & Observer)
Some Members Just Getting Around to Hosting Town Halls Sep 4, 2009
Richard Burr (R) in North Carolina on Tuesday morning. The Florida meeting was the last Martinez will hold before he gives up his Senate seat next week. (Roll Call)
Grassley Defends Role in Health Care Debate Sep 2, 2009
Richard Burr (N.C.) and Tom Coburn (Okla. . (Roll Call)
Bipartisan Group of Members Hosts Health Care Town Hall in Philadelphia Sep 2, 2009
Richard Burr (R-N.C.) for a meeting with North Carolinians in Charlotte on Tuesday morning. July 6, 12 a.m.. (Roll Call)
North Carolina Democrats Say House Health Bill on Track Sep 2, 2009
and Richard Burr (N.C.) as well as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky. . (Roll Call)
The Republicans' about-face on Medicare Sep 1, 2009
and Richard Burr, R-N.C., have proposed a health care plan that doesn't agree with Obama on much but does look for ways to control Medicare costs. Sen. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Pro-health reform rally draws 350 Aug 31, 2009
Richard Burr, a Republican from Winston-Salem who strongly opposes Democratic proposals, said the people flooding the town halls were like the cavalry coming to save the day. The summer recess is drawing to a close, and as Congress prepares to resume debate on the issue, some of the 350 or more who attended Saturday's rally said they wanted to counter the perception that Americans are against the health-care proposals pushed by Democrats. (News & Observer)
Torture Accountability Aug 26, 2009
The other signers of the letter, all Republican senators, are Alabama's Jeff Sessions, Arizona's Jon Kyl, Georgia's Saxby Chambliss, Texan John Cornyn, Oklahoma's Tom Coburn, Utah's Orrin Hatch, Iowa's Chuck Grassley and North Carolina's Richard Burr. With the possible exceptions of Hatch and Grassley, all are among the more rabidly partisan members of the senate's Republican caucus. (CBS News)
Congressional Republicans Denounce Holder Move to Probe Torture Allegations Aug 25, 2009
Richard Burr (N.C.) and Orrin Hatch (Utah) as well as Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz. Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Jeff Sessions (Ala. (Roll Call)
Senators divided on health proposals Aug 25, 2009
Richard Burr told the same audience that the proposals before Congress were too far-reaching, too expensive, and that Congress needed to slow down. "This is way too important to jam through before the American people fully understand it," Burr said. (News & Observer)
Tempest timeout Aug 24, 2009
Richard Burr, and at least four Democrats. Burr, who's running for re-election, will face Reps. (News & Observer)
Report details misconduct at VA department Aug 23, 2009
"I am extremely troubled by the Inspector General's findings," said Richard Burr, R-NC, the ranking Republican on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. "I believe Congress should use its oversight authority to further investigate these matters," he said in an e-mail to CNN.. (CNN -- US)
Inspector general hits bonuses to VA workers Aug 22, 2009
Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina, the top Republican on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said Congress should investigate. The number of claims the VA needs to process has escalated, and the Information and Technology Office has a critical role in improving the technological infrastructure to handle the increase. (Boston Globe)
As Vets Await Checks, VA Workers Get Bonuses Aug 22, 2009
Richard Burr, R-N.C., the top Republican on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, said Congress should investigate. The number of claims the VA needs to process has escalated, and the Information and Technology Office has a critical role in improving the technological infrastructure to handle the increase. (Newsmax)
Burr: Reject reform bills Aug 21, 2009
Richard Burr (right) chats with David McLawhorn, president of Beaufort County Community College, Thursday morning at BCCC. (WDN Photo/Jonathan Clayborne) ... Richard Burr doesnt want to keep the federal government out of health care. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Republicans Have Better Healthcare Proposals Aug 21, 2009
Richard Burr 08/21/2009 ... U.S. Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina serves as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. (Human Events Online)
GOP Senators Urge Holder Not to Appoint Special Prosecutor on Torture Aug 20, 2009
Orrin Hatch (Utah) and Richard Burr (N.C.), along with Minority Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz. and Sens. (Roll Call)
N.C. health-care premiums outstrip pay Aug 19, 2009
Richard Burr for not backing the presidents health care proposals. Why is Senator Burr taking the side of the insurance companies in the health care debate. (News & Observer)
Democrats may tap Wicker to run against Burr Aug 16, 2009
Richard Burr next year. And while he is not committing to anything, he is listening. (News & Observer)
Democrats Orchestrate Town-Hall Counterpunch Aug 14, 2009
Richard Burr (N.C.) and David Vitter (La. as well as candidates Rep. (Roll Call)
NRSC Still Has Key Recruiting Holes to Fill Aug 13, 2009
Richard Burr (R) could be vulnerable in 2010 but a handful of House Members and statewide elected officials have all passed on the race. The latest name being tossed around in Democratic circles is North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall (D), who is seriously considering taking on Burr. (Roll Call)
TURBULENCE AFTER HOUSE DOUBLES PRIVATE JET BUY Aug 10, 2009
Jack Reed (D., R.I.), Richard Burr (R., N.C.), Christopher Bond (R., Mo. and John Thune (R., S.D.). (The Drudge Report)
Tobacco Marketing Strategies Evolving Aug 9, 2009
Carter would have preferred an alternative bill introduced by both U.S. senators from North Carolina, Republican Richard Burr and freshman Democrat Kay Hagan. Their bill would have placed the regulation of tobacco in the hands of a separate federal agency. (The Pilot Newspaper)
A new justice, a new perspective Aug 7, 2009
Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican, voted against confirmation of Sotomayor. Last week in a statement, Burr said, "Without question, she has impressive academic credentials, a lengthy judicial record, and a personal story that is inspiring to many Americans. These qualities are certainly admirable; however, I am concerned with Judge Sotomayor's ability to adhere to long-standing case precedent and apply the law according to a strict interpretation of the Constitution. I am troubled by her... (News & Observer)
Sotomayor picks up additional GOP support Aug 6, 2009
Four other previously undecided Republican senators, Mike Enzi and John Barrasso of Wyoming, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Richard Burr of North Carolina, said they will vote against Sotomayor. Both expressed concerns about Sotomayor's ability to deliver impartial justice. (USA Today -- News)
Sotomayor picks up GOP support as vote nears Aug 6, 2009
Richard Burr, R-N.C. "I'm concerned by the several examples where I believe Judge Sotomayor strayed from the rules of strict statutory construction and legal precedence and went with her own deeply held beliefs.". Susan Walsh / APSen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Disability pay report raises myriad questions Aug 3, 2009
Richard Burr (N.C.), ranking Republican on the veterans' affairs committee, raised the issue in a hearing on a different topic: What VA is doing to speed the processing of a rising number of disability claims. Burr noted that VA just last year commissioned a study, by Economic Systems Inc., of Falls Church, Va. (NJ.com -- Times)
Burr: Health overhaul could decimate NC economy Aug 2, 2009
Richard Burr says health care legislation being negotiated in the House and Senate has potential to "decimate" North Carolina's economy. . (Herald Sun)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Burr’s Cheeky Campaign Aug 1, 2009
Richard Burr is guilty of the written equivalent of a tush-grab, according to one home-state columnist. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
GMA Applauds U.S. House for Passage of Landmark Food Safety Bill Jul 31, 2009
" GMA supports many of the provisions of S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, authored by lead sponsors U.S. Senators Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) and co-sponsored by Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), Richard Burr (R-NC), Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Roland Burris (D-IL), Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Tom Udall (D-NM), and will be working with HELP Committee Chairman Kennedy, Ranking Member Enzi and the entire... (PR Newswire)
NC Republican Burr will vote against Sotomayor Jul 30, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. More on the U.S. Supreme Court. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Reid Begs GOP to Support Sotomayor Jul 30, 2009
Richard Burr of North Carolina and Jim DeMint of South Carolina announced Wednesday that they both plan to vote "no.". Sen. (Newsmax)
Money flows to sway debate Jul 29, 2009
Richard Burr received $85,100 from the health-care and pharmaceutical industries this year, according to a 00003A9A report from Common Cause's national branch. On Monday night, Burr was one of three featured Republican senators at a "Roundtable on Healthcare Issues" at a Washington steakhouse. (News & Observer)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
Richard Shelby of Alabama * Lisa Murkowski of Alaska * John McCain of Arizona * Mel Martinez of Florida * Johnny Isakson of Georgia * Mike Crapo of Idaho * Chuck Grassley of Iowa * Sam Brownback of Kansas * Jim Bunning of Kentucky * David Vitter of Louisiana * Kit Bond of Missouri * Judd Gregg of New Hampshire * Richard Burr of North Carolina * George Voinovich of Ohio * Tom Coburn of Oklahoma * Jim DeMint of South Carolina * John Thune of South Dakota * Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas * Bob... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
USW Requests Appearance Before USTR on China Tire Imports Remedy Jul 28, 2009
In a bipartisan letter on the China tire trade case sent to the President on July 16 by eleven U.S. Senators including Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Richard Burr (R-SC), Arlen Specter (D-PA), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), all calling for adoption of the ITC's recommendations. They wrote: "Across the country, Americans are increasingly frustrated with the impacts of unfair trade practices on working families. The Section 421 case is an important test case in that regard and an... (PR Newswire)
Sotomayor Wins Chamber Endorsement Jul 24, 2009
Richard Burr of North Carolina, John Barasso of Wyoming and John Ensign of Nevada. The Senate is expected to confirm Sotomayor in early August. (KWTX.com, TX)
Health Care Impasse Is An Opportunity Jul 23, 2009
I've introduced a bill along Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Representatives Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Devin Nunes (R-CA) called the which guarantees coverage and choice for every American without raising taxes or increasing spending. In fact, our bill will save taxpayers at least $70 billion. (CBS News)
Finance Talks Still On Track Jul 22, 2009
Richard Burr (R-N.C.) said. However, one senior Democratic Senate aide familiar with the health care negotiations welcomed Obama s tough rhetoric, arguing that it was on the mark. (Roll Call)
Full Story » Jul 22, 2009
Iraq vets' caregivers seek training, compensation - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Congress helping families Jul 19, 2009
Richard Burr, R-N.C., introduced Senate Bill 801, the Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009. The Department of Veterans Affairs "motto is to 'care for him who shall have borne the battle,' " Mr. Akaka said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
This Is What "Bipartisanship" Looks Like Jul 17, 2009
Another, sponsored by Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, would "establish an auto advisory council to make recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding how best to represent the taxpayers of the United States as the majority owner of General Motors." An amendment written by North Carolina's Richard Burr requires that "a private plan would be exempt from any federal or state requirement related to quality improvement and reporting if the community health insurance option is not subject... (Slate)
N.C. hands shape reform Jul 12, 2009
Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican, has put out one of a half-dozen alternative visions for what a new national health-care system might look like ... Richard Burr, Republican. (News & Observer)
Youth Is Served in Senate GOP Jul 9, 2009
Richard Burr (N.C.) as chief deputy Minority Whip and Sen. Bob Corker (Tenn. (Roll Call)
Missing boater found dead in CA Jul 5, 2009
and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) supported by 20 Senators as co-sponsored, including Carl Levin (D-MI.). The companion House Resolution (H. Res. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fired DMV whistleblower sues in federal court Jun 29, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
Dems chairman seeks tough campaign against Burr Jun 27, 2009
Richard Burr to face a tough, critical campaign leading up to the 2010 election for one of North Carolinas two seats in the U.S. Senate. Young, who addressed the Beaufort County Democratic Women on Wednesday, praised the Wheres Liddy. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Critical "Swing" States Appear to Oppose Healthcare Proposals Jun 26, 2009
Richard Burr and the newly elected Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan are not exactly the toast of the town. (Townhall.com)
Congress raking in cash from health care Jun 25, 2009
Richard Burr, receiving $85,000, and Rep. Bob Etheridge, who got $24,150. (Triangle Business Journal)
Senate Health Plan Could Tax 1 in 8 Jun 23, 2009
Existing users please login. Remember me on this computer. (Fox News)
Ensign to Face the Music Jun 23, 2009
Richard Burr (R-N.C.) said. Until last week, Ensign had served as the GOP Policy Committee chairman, the No. 4 Conference leadership job. (Roll Call)
FOXBusiness: Health Plan Could Tax 1 in 8 Workers Jun 22, 2009
Senate Health Plan Could Tax One in Eight Workers - FOXBusiness. Existing users please login. (Fox News)
Big Class Actions Against the Feds May Falter Jun 20, 2009
Richard Burr, R-N.C., chastising the department for employing a statute-of-limitations argument in another Rails to Trails takings case involving one of Burr's constituents. Burr urged the department to settle. (Law.com)
The GOP's New Health-Care Alternative. Join the Line Jun 18, 2009
Ryan shares sponsorship of the Patients' Choice Act with Senators Tom Coburn and Richard Burr. Also in the Senate is the Wyden-Bennett plan, a rare truly bipartisan bill that enjoys the support of several GOP sponsors, including Senator Bob Bennett, a Utah Republican. (Time.com)
Rural Dems: Obama And Crew "Don't Get" Us Jun 18, 2009
Richard Burr, a Republican who hails from a state Obama carried last year and would like to win again. Thats a surcharge larger than their annual electric bill. (CBS News -- Politics)
Gas Prices May Stall The Economic Recovery Jun 16, 2009
Senator Richard Burr (NC, GOP)-- a total of $359,100, as the second highest recipient of tobacco lobby money. 3. (CBS News)
Two Dems Plan Senate Primary Challenges Jun 16, 2009
Richard Burr, according to sources familiar with the recruitment. Cooper was a top recruit of Sen. (CBS News -- Politics)
tobacco legislation Jun 2, 2009
Richard Burr (R-N.C.), who campaigned hard to prevent her election last fall. I will not stand idly by while the [Food and Drug Administration] is put in charge of such a critical industry to North Carolina, said Hagan, who believes the bill amounts to a de facto ban on tobacco products. (Roll Call)
HURRICANES: THE REAL DEAL Jun 1, 2009
Richard Burr on the Senate floor this week. North Carolina's senior senator will be fighting a rearguard action against tobacco regulation by the Food and Drug Administration -- a popular piece of legislation and a battle Burr is likely to lose. (News & Observer)
