Senator Burr on the Senate Floor 10/29/09
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9:20 AM
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sen. Burr hopeful after Afghan trip
Sen. Richard Burr said Monday he is "more optimistic" about Afghanistan after a weekend trip to the Central Asian country.
"I felt confident that Gen. (Stanley) McChrystal's plan could work," he said in a telephone interview.
On Saturday, the North Carolina Republican met with McChrystal, the commander of NATO Forces, to hear about intelligence operations. More ...
"I felt confident that Gen. (Stanley) McChrystal's plan could work," he said in a telephone interview.
On Saturday, the North Carolina Republican met with McChrystal, the commander of NATO Forces, to hear about intelligence operations. More ...
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9:51 AM
Monday, October 19, 2009
Senator Burr visits Surry Community College
DOBSON -- Surry Community College was treated to a visit from Sen. Richard Burr yesterday as he spoke with school leaders and addressed the Surry Early College High School of Design seniors.
"I can't tell you how impressed I am with this program," Burr said to Celia Hodges, principal of the Early College High School of Design, before addressing a lecture hall full of students.
The students were gathered to watch senior project presentations. Burr spoke to them before the presentations commenced.
"Take this opportunity to learn as much as you can," Burr advised them.
He spoke to the students about the importance of getting an education and told a personal story of working with Sonny Bono of the famous "Sonny and Cher" duo who went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Burr explained that since Sonny dropped out of high school, he later had to spend multiple hours a day studying to catch up with the other representatives he served alongside of.
"The moral of the story is, take the opportunity now to get an education," Burr said.
More ...
"I can't tell you how impressed I am with this program," Burr said to Celia Hodges, principal of the Early College High School of Design, before addressing a lecture hall full of students.
The students were gathered to watch senior project presentations. Burr spoke to them before the presentations commenced.
"Take this opportunity to learn as much as you can," Burr advised them.
He spoke to the students about the importance of getting an education and told a personal story of working with Sonny Bono of the famous "Sonny and Cher" duo who went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Burr explained that since Sonny dropped out of high school, he later had to spend multiple hours a day studying to catch up with the other representatives he served alongside of.
"The moral of the story is, take the opportunity now to get an education," Burr said.
More ...
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8:22 PM
Friday, October 9, 2009
VA Homeless Grant heading to Ridgecrest
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, applauded the decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award First at Blue Ridge, Inc. in Ridgecrest, North Carolina, more than $125,000 to establish housing and support services for homeless veterans.
The VA estimates that last year, the grants helped reduce the number of veterans who are homeless on a typical night by 15 percent.
"Helping homeless veterans get off the street and back on their feet is our obligation, and these grants are an important step in that direction," Burr said. "I congratulate First at Blue Ridge on being chosen for this funding, and I appreciate their contributions to the community."
The VA estimates that last year, the grants helped reduce the number of veterans who are homeless on a typical night by 15 percent.
"Helping homeless veterans get off the street and back on their feet is our obligation, and these grants are an important step in that direction," Burr said. "I congratulate First at Blue Ridge on being chosen for this funding, and I appreciate their contributions to the community."
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6:39 AM
Friday, October 2, 2009
Burr, Hagan amendment passes Senate
Amendment prohibits disposal of contamination claims. More ...
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7:42 PM
