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Re: Poll: Burr's numbers up slightly

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:58:29 GMT

North Carolinians appear to be a bit more satisfied with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. The latest survey by Public Policy Polling shows that the numbers have improved slightly for Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican who is up for re-election next year.
Source: Under the Dome

Re: Etheridge has decided, not telling yet

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:57:18 GMT

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge has still has not issued a statement on whether he will challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year. But Dome would be shocked if he announces for the Senate.
Source: Under the Dome

Re: Etheridge passes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:44:51 GMT

Congressman Bob Etheridge said Friday that he would not challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year, despite a concerted effort by the national Democratic Party to coax him into the race.
Source: Under the Dome

Re: Dome memo: Awkward relationships

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:25:35 GMT

GOING CHILLY: Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin didn't appreciate having to share a campaign bus with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr when she was stumping the state. Palin is scheduled to appear at Ft.
Source: Under the Dome

Re: Burr pans Democratic health bill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:30:08 GMT

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr said on the Senate floor this morning that health reform should empower Americans to make healthier choices.
Source: Under the Dome

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:59:59 GMT

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 21: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), along with Sens.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:58:38 GMT

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 21: Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE), along with Sens.

Quoted in 'LeMieux joins GOP senators to bash health care bill'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:54:02 GMT

said in Miami Herald:

Medicaid for the masses. North Carolina Republican Sen. Richard Burr quipped that the printed bill -- all 20 pounds -- was the size of many Americans' Thanksgiving turkey next week. The American people are asking us to stop this bill

Senator Burr on the Democrats Health Care Bill

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:57 GMT

Unaccountability, Continued

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:27 GMT

Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) issued a statement accompanying his no vote in the Senate HELP Committee Wednesday opposing the nomination of David Michaels to be head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Source: Shopfloor

Re: Burr says 'no' to health care bill

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:52:14 GMT

Republican Sen. Richard Burr, long a critic of Democratic efforts to craft a health care overhaul, says he can not support the new Senate proposal.
Source: Under the Dome

Re: Marshall pollster: Yes she can!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:22 GMT

With the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee trying to recruit former state Sen. Cal Cunningham into the race, Elaine Marshall has issued a poll memorandum arguing why she would be a strong opponent of Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year.
Source: Under the Dome

Quoted in 'NC U.S. Senator Richard Burr has got to go - here are 8 reasons why'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:17 GMT

Richard Burr said in Pam's House Blend:

We're not accustomed to federal dollars in that magnitude finding their way to North Carolina