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U.S. Senator from North Carolina, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Winston-Salem, NC
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Joined February 2009
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  1. Aug 8

    The number of emotional support animals has spiked in the last year and has had 6 incidents with dog bites in the last 60 days. Enough is enough. We need to protect veterans and others with disabilities and their fellow passengers at the same time.

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  2. Aug 8

    The Summit aims to improve recruitment and retention of graduates looking to enter tech. As home to more HBCUs than any other state, North Carolina is the perfect place to hold today’s inaugural summit!

    Sen. Burr Praises HBCU Caucus Diversity in Tech Summit at NCA&T
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  3. Aug 1

    Foreign influence ops using social media -& our own rights & freedoms- to weaken us from within represents an intolerable assault on the democratic foundation this republic was built on. We cannot afford ineffective half-measures, let alone doing nothing.

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  4. Aug 1

    HAPPENING NOW: Senate Intel Committee holds open hearing on foreign influence operations’ use of social media platforms. Watch live here:

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  5. Jul 31

    Looking forward to discussing the issue further at tomorrow’s Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, featuring third-party social media experts. Live streaming Wed. @ 9:30am here:

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  6. Jul 31

    I am glad to see that Facebook is taking a much-needed step toward limiting the use of their platform by foreign influence campaigns. The goal of these operations is to sow discord, distrust, and division.

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  7. Jul 30

    The U.S. economy grew at 4.1 percent from April to June, the fastest rate in nearly 4 years. More signs that “the second-longest expansion on record isn’t yet running out of fuel."

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  8. Jul 27

    Yesterday, I honored C.D. “Dick” Spangler on the Senate floor. He was a great North Carolinian and former President of the . Our prayers are with his wife of 58 years, Meredith, and his family.

    Sen. Burr Honors C.D. "Dick" Spangler on Senate Floor
    Sen. Richard Burr spoke on the Senate floor to honor the life of Clemmie Dixon “Dick” Spangler, Jr., native North Carolinian and beloved former President of the University of North Carolina system.
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  9. Jul 26

    I joined Sen. today to thank the brave men and women of the US Intel Community. Every day, Intel professionals risk their lives to keep our homeland safe. They do so without credit or thanks, but knowing their work is vital for our defense.

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  10. Jul 26

    HAPPENING NOW: Senator Burr on the Senate floor calling on Congress to , America's most successful conservation program:

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  11. Jul 25

    VADM Maguire and Ms. McCarthy are two highly qualified candidates who have committed their lives to service. I’m confident their leadership of NCTC & State Dept’s INR will benefit the Intel Community and the defense of our country.

    Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) Introduces Nominees at Senate Intel Hearing
    Sen. Burr introduces Vice Admiral Joseph Maguire USN (Ret.), nominee to be Director of National Counterterrorism Center, and Ellen McCarthy, nominee to be Asst. Sec. of State for Intel and Research.
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  12. Jul 25

    My opening statement for today’s Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing:

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  13. Jul 25

    LIVE NOW: Senate Intel confirmation hearing for 2 key Intel positions: Dir. of National Counterterrorism Center and Asst. Sect of State for Intel & Research:

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  14. Jul 24

    “In nearly every congressional district, helped set up… playgrounds, sports fields, picnic sites, community recreation centers and hiking trails. The Grand Canyon, the Appalachian Trail and Central Park have all benefited.”

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  15. Jul 23

    New study in WI finds the Land and Water Conservation Fund is popular with folks of every political party - 86% support our nation’s most important conservation program. Yet another reason Congress should !

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  16. Jul 23

    North Carolina added 13k jobs last month, and more than 100k in the last year for a low jobless rate of 4.2 percent. These numbers mean real money in the pockets of real North Carolinians.

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  17. Jul 20

    Congrats to on its 50th Anniversary this year! In 1968, six North Carolinians participated in the 1st in Chicago. Now, there are 40,000 Special Olympians in NC alone. I wish everyone in this year's Games the best of luck, and go !

    Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) Congratulates Special Olymics on 50th Games
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  18. Jul 20

    Next Wed. @ 9:30 ➡️ Senate Intel to hold open confirmation hearing for 2 key Intel positions: Dir. of National Counterterrorism Center and Asst. Sect of State for Intel & Research:

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  19. Jul 19

    Jobless claims are the lowest in nearly a half-century. And with unemployment rates at historic lows, too, the signs keep pointing toward the strongest economy in decades thanks to the .

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  20. Jul 16

    Vladimir Putin is not our friend and never has been. Nor does he want to be our friend. His regime’s actions prove it.

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