Richard Burr

Richard Burr

@SenatorBurr

U.S. Senator from North Carolina

Winston-Salem, NC · http://burr.senate.gov

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Leader McConnell asked for vote on POTUS proposal, but Sen. Reid declined. Senate Ds not even willing to support this

CRPD would open US to review by countries like Cuba,China,Syria. Why let nations w abysmal human rights records say how we care for our own?

US serves as beacon for rights of disabled.CRPD would do nothing to improve our laws but would limit US sovereigntyhttp://on.fb.me/11EEHoB

Pt.2: POTUS also called Bush-era cuts “a substantial victory for middle-class families.” Why the 180?

In ’10, POTUS signed Bush-era tax cuts into law saying “will protect the middle class, grow our economy & create jobs”

In 2000, govt spending accounted for 18% of our GDP. In 2012, it'll be almost 25%. Revenue isn’t the problem, govt spending is

President’s offer on is laughable. Higher taxes and more spending is not the answer

View pictures from my visit to the Daniel Center for Science & Math. Great kids, great mission. Thanks for having me

I intro’d a bill that would create longterm, sustainable jobs for vets & not add to deficit. But Majority wont allow vote. Why? Politics.

Deplorable that Dems are playing politics w veterans. Clearly, their bill was more focused on desire to save their own jobs, not help vets

It'll take more than a fire to stop the Thing. Back on the rd. Alive, well, running like a dream

Shocked & saddened by the violent attacks in Libya,Egypt. My prayers are w families of Americans who were killed. Read

Today & everyday we remember those we lost 11 yrs ago & thank those serving to keep us safe

SecState to designate Haqqanis as terrorists, per my bill. Haqqanis are violent, ruthless, indiscriminate in killing

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