Senator Richard Burr
Press Releases
Senator Burr, Secretary of Education Spellings to Visit North Carolina Agriculture & Technical University
Senator Richard Burr, Secretary Margaret Spellings will visit North Carolina A & T University and participate in a school tour, a luncheon, and media availability on Friday, February 17 at 12:30 PM in Greensboro. Senator Burr and Secretary Spellings will discuss the American Competitiveness Agenda President Bush announced in his State of the Union address in January. The American Competitiveness Initiative proposes $380 million in federal support to improve the quality of math, science, a… Continue Reading
02.16.06
Burr Announces Visits Over February Recess
Senator Richard Burr will visit Anson, Duplin, Forsyth, Greene, Hoke, Jones, Pender, Richmond, Scotland, and Union Counties during the February Recess. Burr will visit schools, businesses, and civic groups. Any media wishing to cover one or more of Senator Burr's visits MUST contact the host site or organization prior to the event. Please contact Senator Burr's office to schedule separate interviews. Monday, February 20 10:30 AM Senator Burr to visit Anson Challenge Academy Anson C… Continue Reading
02.15.06
Burr Applauds USTR’s Announcement to Increase Enforcement on Trade with China, Cites Possible Benefits to North Carolina Manufacturing
Senator Richard Burr today praised the decision by United States Trade Representative Rob Portman to increase enforcement of our trade laws with China. Ambassador Portman's announcement, which came following a top to bottom review on U.S.-China Trade Relations by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), would increase trade enforcement by: *Expanding USTR trade enforcement capacity to better ensure China's compliance with trade obligations *Establishing a China Enforcemen… Continue Reading
02.15.06
Burr Announces Fire Grant for Cherokee County
Senator Richard Burr today announced a $30,240 United States Department of Homeland Security grant for the Brasstown Fire Department. The grant, made available by the United States Fire Administration's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, will cover the costs of expanding its fire prevention program to middle and high schools. "Firefighters give so much of themselves to help others in our communities," said Senator Burr. "This grant will help Brasstown expand its succes… Continue Reading
02.14.06
Statement by Senator Richard Burr on the Nomination of Frank Whitney to Serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
"I applaud President Bush for nominating Frank Whitney to be the next Western District Court Judge. Frank is a good pick. He has the solid experience and a track record that will make him an effective judge. I hope the confirmation process for this judgeship will move forward and we can fill the vacancy in the Western District. The impact of federal judgeships on our legal system should not be underestimated, and I urge my colleagues to move forward with the confirmation process and en… Continue Reading
02.14.06
College Pays: The Million Dollar Decision
College Pays: The Million Dollar Decision February marks the beginning of the college decision season for many North Carolina high school seniors. Applications that were submitted in the fall have been processed and acceptance letters have been mailed. Students are feverishly working on the final touches of scholarship essays. And parents and students are preparing to apply for financial aid. At the end of this season, over 65% of North Carolina seniors will enroll in college resulting… Continue Reading
02.13.06
Burr Announces $150,000 for North Carolina A & T State University
Senator Richard Burr today announced $150,000 in federal funding for North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University in Greensboro. The funding will help increase the number of qualified rehabilitation counselors and it will provide flexible programming in response to the educational needs of practicing Rehabilitation Counselors. The United States Department of Education awarded the funds. "U.S. Department of Education funds are important to support high quality educational p… Continue Reading
02.09.06
Burr: FEMA to Provide $3.5 Million in Grants for Carteret and Hyde Counties
Senator Richard Burr today announced $3,551,803 in grants from the United States Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency for Carteret and Hyde Counties. The grants, made available by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will help eliminate repetitive flood damage by elevating homes above the base flood elevation. "These FEMA grants will help Carteret and Hyde Counties prevent future flooding by natural disasters," said Senator Burr. "I am ple… Continue Reading
02.09.06
Burr Meets with Gulf Coast Public Health Officials Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Senator Richard Burr today met with Gulf Coast public health officials. The officials were in Washington to brief congressional staff on public health and medical preparedness and response issues. "I am grateful these men and women who were directly affected by Hurricane Katrina have traveled to Washington to share their experiences," said Senator Burr. "This is a great opportunity to hear about the challenges local communities face in the aftermath of Katrina, and to help us … Continue Reading
02.09.06
Senator Burr Highlights Contributions of North Carolina’s HBCUs and Business Community to Competitiveness
- Senator Richard Burr today discussed President Bush's American Competitiveness Initiative with U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Hearing. Senator Burr emphasized Historically Black Colleges and Universities' (HBCUs) contributions to the math, science, and engineering fields. He commended North Carolina A&T State University for being the nation's leading producer of African American engineers. In addition,… Continue Reading
02.07.06
Burr Announces Over $1 Million in Medical Research Grants for North Carolina Universities
Senator Richard Burr today announced $1,279,739 in federal grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for two of North Carolina's major research universities. The funding will assist medical research at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "North Carolina is a world leader in medical research," said Senator Burr. "This funding will help these institutions continue their contributions to the advancement of medicine… Continue Reading
02.03.06
Burr Announces $18 Million for Lenoir County
Senator Richard Burr today announced $18,376,967 in federal funding for the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWSA) in Kinston. The funding will provide a loan of $13,750,000 and a grant of $4,626,967. The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Project awarded the funds. "USDA Rural Development funds are important to ensuring effective water treatment and distribution systems in North Carolina communities," said Senator Burr. "These funds will help… Continue Reading
02.02.06
Burr Announces Medical Research Grants for North Carolina
Senator Richard Burr today announced $4,927,779 in federal grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for three of North Carolina's major research universities and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will assist medical research at Duke University, East Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service… Continue Reading
02.01.06
Burr Announces $15 Million Grant for the Piedmont Triad Region
Senator Richard Burr today announced $15,000,000 in federal funding from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) for the Piedmont Triad Region. The funding will be used to expand employment, advance opportunities for North Carolina's workers and create high-skill and high wage jobs in the region. The following counties will benefit from the funding: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. "I am proud North… Continue Reading
01.31.06
Burr Statement on the State of the Union Address by President George W. Bush
"I applaud President Bush for his continued commitment to meeting the challenges that lay ahead, both across the globe and here at home. Clearly, we are meeting those challenges head on and we have made progress in protecting our national and economic security. I am optimistic about the issues we face this coming year and I look forward to working toward these big goals. President Bush continues to recognize the importance of our mission in Iraq and our success there. To protect our sec… Continue Reading
01.31.06
Burr Statement on the Confirmation of Samuel A. Alito to Serve as Associate Justice to the United States Supreme Court
"I'm very pleased the United States Senate took up Judge Alito's nomination today in an up-or-down vote. I believe it was important that we moved beyond partisan rhetoric and that Judge Alito got a full and fair vote on the Senate floor. Judge Alito's background as a proven federal judge, as well as his solid judicial temperament, gives him the experience necessary to be an effective Justice. I think the Senate has taken a positive step forward by approving Samuel Alito to serve as an Ass… Continue Reading
01.30.06
Burr Announces Medical Research Grants for North Carolina Universities
Senator Richard Burr today announced $2,713,803 in federal grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for three of North Carolina's major research universities. The funding will assist medical research at Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. "North Carolina's universities are world leaders in health care research," said Senator Burr. "This funding will help these fine institutions continue… Continue Reading
01.30.06
Burr Announces $4.2 Million for Guilford County
Senator Richard Burr today announced $4,272,569 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Guilford Child Development in Greensboro. The funding will assist the Head Start program at Guilford Child Development. "Early education is critical to the developmental skills of a child and the Head Start program positively serves North Carolina's children well," said Senator Burr. "The funding will help Guilford Child Development succeed in prepa… Continue Reading
01.27.06
Burr Announces $295,694 for Wake Forest University
Senator Richard Burr today announced $295,694 in United States Department of Health and Human Services funding for Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The funding from the National Institute of Mental Health will be used to fund research on mental health. "Wake Forest University is a leader in health care research," said Senator Burr. "This funding will help the school continue its innovative research on mental health issues and it will help elevate the university in cutti… Continue Reading
01.27.06
Burr Announces $23 Million in Grants for North Carolina
Senator Richard Burr today announced $23,052,509 in federal grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start projects in multiple North Carolina communities. The funding will assist with Head Start projects in Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Salisbury, and Williamston. "The Head Start program plays a vital role in North Carolina's communities," said Senator Burr. "The funding will help these pro… Continue Reading
