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Richard Burr
@SenatorBurr
Former U.S. Senator from North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Apr 22
    Enjoyed kicking off @Smarter_Regs first event with @ambermarieduke and the @DailyCaller about the need to bring effective enforcement against the illicit nicotine market
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Apr 13
    Join me April 22 in Washington for a Daily Caller Live event with @Smarter_Regs for a law enforcement focused discussion on the illicit nicotine crisis and how to combat it - reserve your seat today:
    Daily Caller Live: Cracking Down on Illicit Nicotine — Enforcement, Busts, and Public Safety |...
    From eventcreate.com
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Feb 9
    I commend my former colleagues in the Senate for bringing attention to the national security threat posed by the illicit nicotine product crisis. FDA should continue their enforcement efforts and act with urgency to deliver product decisions on applications awaiting review.
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    Coalition for Smarter Nicotine Regulation
    @Smarter_Regs
    Feb 9
    Regulate Smarter responds to recent reports linking the illicit nicotine product market to national security and public safety threats: regulate-smarter.org/post/press-rel…
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Dec 26, 2025
    As North Carolina's longest serving governor, Jim Hunt's commitment to strengthening our world-class university system paid real dividends for our home state. In addition to the countless number of graduates from the University of North Carolina System, including our eleven
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    Senator Thom Tillis
    Senate Republicans
    @SenThomTillis
    Dec 18, 2025
    The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is now officially the 575th federally recognized tribe in the United States. Thank you @POTUS Trump for helping fulfill a long overdue promise!
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    Rapid Response 47
    The White House
    @RapidResponse47
    Dec 18, 2025
    NEW: President Donald J. Trump just signed into law S. 1071, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026." Here is the President's signing statement: Today, I have signed into law S. 1071, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026" (the
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    Coalition for Smarter Nicotine Regulation
    @Smarter_Regs
    Nov 4, 2025
    .@SenatorBurr : “This @AEI report clearly makes the case that the nation’s leading health regulator can do a lot more to clean up the illegal vape trade in our country today.” Read our full statement here: 
    PRESS RELEASE: Regulate Smarter Commends AEI Report & Encourages FDA To Address Illicit Nicotine...
    From regulate-smarter.org
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    Coalition for Smarter Nicotine Regulation
    @Smarter_Regs
    Sep 10, 2025
    Kudos to @SecKennedy @AGPamBondi for taking long overdue action cracking down on illegal vape products; now we need @US_FDA to authorize more legal, quality products to meet the demands of adult consumers seeking access to less harmful, smoke-free options:
    Pam Bondi and RFK Jr. travel to the Chicago suburbs for a crackdown on illicit vape sales
    From nbcnews.com
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    The Bottom Line
    @BottomLineFBN
    Aug 27, 2025
    .@SenatorBurr sounds the alarm on Chinese-made nicotine flowing into the country | @dagenmcdowell @guypbenson
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Aug 5, 2025
    We need FDA to advance a science-based regulatory framework that works for innovative products & enforce the law against bad actors
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    Coalition for Smarter Nicotine Regulation
    @Smarter_Regs
    Aug 5, 2025
    NEW via @FoxNews: in letter to @MartyMakary, @SenatorBurr urges immediate FDA action to stem illegal nicotine crisis, outlines five common sense reforms to address flood of illegal and unregulated tobacco and nicotine products >>>foxnews.com/politics/exclu…
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    Coalition for Smarter Nicotine Regulation
    @Smarter_Regs
    Jul 24, 2025
    Chaired by @SenatorBurr, our coalition is urging @US_FDA to establish a well-regulated marketplace, reduce underage use & meet growing demand for less-harmful nicotine products. Read more here>>>
    regulate-smarter.org
    Regulate Smarter Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine | Regulate Smarter
    Regulate Smarter Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine was formed to modernize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approach to nicotine regulation. We advance a comprehensive,...
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    UNC Public Affairs
    @UNC_PAffairs
    Jul 29, 2025
    APLU Session Spotlight: Driving Regional Innovation: Lessons from North Carolina Attendees heard firsthand how North Carolina’s approach to collaboration between universities, government, and industry has created one of the country’s strongest research and innovation ecosystems.
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Dec 29, 2020
    My statement on the passing of Marc Basnight, who led the North Carolina Senate for nearly two decades:
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    May 1, 2020
    On Tuesday @ 9:30 AM, Senate Intel will hold its nomination hearing for the Director of National Intelligence. While attendance will be limited due to current public health guidelines, the hearing will be livestreamed here: intelligence.senate.gov/hearings/open-…
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    Richard Burr
    @SenatorBurr
    Apr 23, 2020
    I want to wish a blessed Ramadan to all who will be observing a month of fasting and prayer.