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Richard Burr

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Richard Burr is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Burr has focused on issues such as veterans' health care and the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and academic institutions. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving services for veterans and enhancing the efficiency of government programs.

Apr 21, 2009

The incidences of suicides, particularly in the Army, were increasing at an alarming rate.

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Apr 21, 2009

We simply cannot achieve desired BOG dwell ratios until demand is reduced to a sustainable level.

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Apr 21, 2009

How many BCTs need to be rated C-2 or above in order for the Army to declare a restoration of the desire rebalancing?

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Apr 21, 2009

Has the Department of the Army developed a withdrawal and reset plan based on a reduced presence in Iraq to raise the readiness levels over time for all combat brigades?

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Apr 21, 2009

Unfortunately, the Army cannot influence demand, and the current level does not appear likely to improve significantly for the foreseeable future.

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Apr 21, 2009

can I get your assurance that each contract or task or delivery order carried out in the future for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, or operation of expeditionary facilities for the Army incorporates generally accepted…

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Apr 21, 2009

The fact that we have lost military personnel to accidental electrocution is a tragic circumstance that must not be allowed to persist.

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Apr 21, 2009

General Amos and General Chiarelli, I have a question about the impact to military readiness and operations of support provided by contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Apr 21, 2009

Every military leader bears responsibility for addressing (the stigma associated with seeking mental health care); leaders who fail to do so reduce the effectiveness of the servicemembers they lead.

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Apr 21, 2009

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, nearly 52 percent of the Army Guard and Reserve were in dental readiness class III or IV, and thus technically nondeployable.

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Apr 21, 2009

General Chiarelli, how do you gauge the effectiveness of these programs?

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