"VA has been turning over the names of veterans who have had someone else appointed to handle their financial affairs. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., ranking Republican on the veterans committee and sponsor of the bill, said VA has sent names of more than 117,000 veterans to the Justice Department since 1998 under the policy.

Burr said his bill would not be needed if the Justice Department changes its regulations. But the department refused to do so during the Bush administration and has shown no inclination to change course under the Obama administration."

"Economic recovery dominates the U.S. Congress these days, but thankfully, food safety also commands the attention of a number of lawmakers, including North Carolina's own Sen. Richard Burr."

"In the senator's eyes, a Boy Scout is an example to the community. 'In our hearts we know what matters,' Burr said, borrowing from the inaugural address of former President George H. W. Bush.' We must hope to give them a sense of what it means to be a loyal friend, a loving parent, a citizen who leaves his home, his neighborhood and town better than he found it.' Burr reflected on the role volunteering has played in history and noted, 'It will play a distinct part of the future of this country.'"

"'I think by the Grace of God we both ended in up in the exact right jobs for North Carolina,' Bowles said. 'Richard Burr is a champion for North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. Let there be no question in your mind about that. He has an unwavering focus on North Carolina.'"

Winston-Salem, N.C. - U.S. Senator Richard Burr will visit Henderson, Jackson, Haywood, Buncombe, Forsyth, Durham, Wake, New Hanover and Johnston counties between April 13 and April 17, 2009. These events will center around high school and university visits, economic development, meetings with local chambers of commerce and local GOP Reagan Day Dinners.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Richard Burr will visit Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Wake, Granville, Edgecombe, Vance, Nash, and Wilson counties between April 6 and April 10, 2009. These events will center on high school and university visits, economic development, and meetings with local chambers of commerce. Media wishing to schedule separate interviews with Senator Burr should contact Senator Burr's press office at (202) 228-1616. The full schedule may be downloaded below.

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