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@SenatorBurr

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

Winston-Salem, NC
burr.senate.gov
Joined February 2009
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  1. May 5

    I’m honored to be giving the commencement address this morning at 9:00am. You can follow along with the ceremony live here:

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  2. Apr 26

    I hope everyone enjoyed a great ! It's experiences like seeing your Mom or Dad hard at work that can inspire a child for the rest of their lives. Thanks to the Foundation for all their hard work!

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  3. Apr 26

    My statement on Director Mike Pompeo's confirmation to be Secretary of State:

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  4. Apr 25

    Proud to introduce legislation that will protect the ability of individuals & veterans with disabilities to travel with their trained service animals, help clearly define ‘service animal’, & establish penalties for those falsely claiming disability needs.

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  5. Apr 24

    . and I wrote in the on the benefits of tax reform as we filed our taxes a last time under the old, outdated code. Nxt yr, the standard deduction and child tax credit will nearly double, so you keep more of your hard-earned cash.

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  6. Apr 23

    Director Pompeo is eminently qualified to be our nation's top diplomat. I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting him to continue to serve his country as he has in the U.S. Army, the House of Representatives, and the CIA: with honor and distinction.

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  7. Apr 23

    The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a win for people, wildlife, and local economies across the country. Here’s why it needs to be reauthorized via the Citizen-Times

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    Apr 20

    Met with , , business leaders & job creators to talk about REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE – leading to new biz, investments, & jobs. Great conversation about the infrastructure projects underway at in N Carolina.

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  9. Apr 19

    The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold an OPEN confirmation hearing for the Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Gina Haspel, to become the CIA Director on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 9:30 am.

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  10. Apr 17

    I’m deeply saddened to hear of Barbara Bush’s passing tonight. There was never any question as to who was the strength, wisdom and wit of the Bush family. She leaves behind a dutiful family and a grateful nation.

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  11. Apr 17

    At the end of the day, many Americans will pay fewer taxes as a result of the . You know how to spend your money better than bureaucrats in Washington. The new tax code reflects that.

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  12. Apr 17

    The was repealed, finally doing away with one of the worst parts of that made people pay for insurance they didn't want or couldn't afford.

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  13. Apr 17

    The also doubled the child tax credit, helping families across the country as they raise the next generation.

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  14. Apr 17

    The simplified the code for the vast majority of Americans who take the standard deduction by doubling it for individuals and families.

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  15. Apr 17

    Today on , this will be the last time you have fill out your taxes under the old, onerous system that was too complicated and took too much of your hard-earned money.

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  16. Apr 14

    The President last night again sent a strong message to Assad that he can’t use chemical weapons with impunity, and that responsible nations will never let these barbaric acts go unpunished.

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  17. Apr 13

    Proud to join on legislation allowing military medics to transfer field experience toward grad degree credit to become Physician Assistants. Medics would be able to get their post-service cert. to become a PA in 1/4 the time under current law.

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  18. Apr 12

    Honored to introduce Dir. Pompeo in his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State. If there's ever one where you put politics aside, here it is. When we look for our future leaders, we look for the best, brightest, & most committed. Mike Pompeo is that kind of leader.

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    Apr 7

    TUNE IN: & I sat down w/ to discuss Russia's cyberattack of America’s election infrastructure & our bipartisan work on the Senate Intel Committee. Watch the interview Sunday.

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  20. Apr 6

    My deepest condolences are with the family of First Lt. Phillips, as well as the families of the three other Marines who lost their lives in service to their country. (2/2)

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