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SEC ends insider trading investigation into former N.C. senator

U.S. News // 1 year ago

SEC ends insider trading investigation into former N.C. senator

Former North Carolina Senator Richard Burr said Friday that an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into some of his financial dealings is now over.

Pelosi leads N.C. lawmakers in ceremony to light up Capitol Christmas tree

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Pelosi leads N.C. lawmakers in ceremony to light up Capitol Christmas tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was lit on the West Front Lawn Tuesday night during a holiday ceremony led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and lawmakers from North Carolina, where the 78-foot-tall red spruce was grown.

Bill to protect same-sex marriage moves closer to passage in U.S. Senate

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Bill to protect same-sex marriage moves closer to passage in U.S. Senate

A bill that would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages while also protecting religious liberty rights moved closer to passage in the Senate after lawmakers overcame a filibuster.

Romney: White House made 'patently false' request for COVID-19 funding

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Romney: White House made 'patently false' request for COVID-19 funding

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said the White House's claims that it could not purchase vaccines, therapeutics and other COVID-19 supplies without funding from Congress were 'patently false' during a Senate hearing Thursday.

John Fetterman wins Pa. Senate primary while recovering from stroke

U.S. News // 1 year ago

John Fetterman wins Pa. Senate primary while recovering from stroke

The candidates who will face off to replace Republican Sen. Richard Burr in North Carolina were decided Tuesday night, while Republican Sen. Rand Paul won a bid to seek re-election in Kentucky.

Senate narrowly confirms Dr. Robert Califf, Biden's pick to lead FDA

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Senate narrowly confirms Dr. Robert Califf, Biden's pick to lead FDA

With a 50-46 vote, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to become the next Food and Drug Administration commissioner -- filling a key post that's had only an interim chief for much of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate votes to honor Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley with Congressional Gold Medal

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Senate votes to honor Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley with Congressional Gold Medal

Senate lawmakers have passed a bill to posthumously award Emmett Till, who was abducted and killed by White supremacists in 1955, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, the Congressional Gold Medal.

Dr. Fauci, other U.S. health officials draw criticism in Senate hearing over COVID-19 changes

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Dr. Fauci, other U.S. health officials draw criticism in Senate hearing over COVID-19 changes

In what's become a frequent occurrence over the past year, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top U.S. health officials found themselves sparring with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday over COVID-19 measures.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, longest-serving Democrat, announces retirement

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Sen. Patrick Leahy, longest-serving Democrat, announces retirement

The longest-serving Democrat in the Senate, Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, told reporters Monday he will not seek re-election -- the sixth senator to announce his retirement.

Sen. Chuck Grassley running for re-election in 2022 in boost to GOP's hopes

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Sen. Chuck Grassley running for re-election in 2022 in boost to GOP's hopes

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest Republican in the U.S. Senate, said Friday he will run for re-election next year -- a decision that's expected to significantly increase the GOP's chances at retaking the chamber.

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Looking at the spending priorities of Democrats in Washington in the proposed budget and over the past month, it's hard to escape the reality that for the first time we could see the American Dream vanish
GOP: American Dream may 'vanish' Feb 28, 2009

States realize they've got to be creative ... to meet new challenges
Grim times for state Medicaid budgets Sep 15, 2002

He is at risk of being wrongfully convicted, wrongfully sentenced and wrongfully executed
Judge continues death penalty hearing Dec 07, 2010

Richard Mauze Burr (born November 30, 1955) is the senior United States Senator from North Carolina. A Republican, Burr represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for five terms, and was elected to represent North Carolina as a U.S. Senator in the 2004 election. He defeated the Democratic Party nominee, former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, in the open seat contest. With the 2008 election of Kay Hagan (D), Burr became North Carolina's senior senator. He defeated NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in 2010 to win reelection to a second term.

Burr was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Martha (née Gillum) and Rev. David Horace Burr, a minister. He graduated from Richard J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 1974 and earned a B.A. from Wake Forest University in 1978. Burr was on the football team at both Reynolds High School and Wake Forest. Burr lettered for the Demon Deacons during the 1974 and 1975 seasons; however, the team went winless in ACC play during his tenure. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Prior to running for Congress, Burr worked for 17 years as a sales manager for Carswell Distributing Company, a distributor of lawn equipment. Burr is currently a board member of Brenner Children's Hospital, as well as of the group Idealliance - a group of local, academic, and government officials working to expand North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad Research Park,

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