SCF Calls on Richard Burr to Defend Mark Meadows

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Alexandria, VA — Today, Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF) president Ken Cuccinelli called on U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) to publicly defend U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) who was stripped of his subcommittee chairmanship after he voted against giving fast-track trade authority to President Obama.

“Congressman Meadows should not be punished for voting his conscience, and it’s time for Senator Burr to defend him. Senator Burr should publicly and privately urge Speaker Boehner to reinstate his home state colleague’s subcommittee chairmanship. Senator Burr is one of Speaker Boehner’s closest friends in Washington, but it’s time for him to set friendships aside and do what’s right for the people of North Carolina.”

SCF is working to help defend Congressman Meadows from the Republican establishment’s attacks by raising money for his campaign. SCF launched a new website at GoFundMeadows.com where people can donate directly to Meadows’ congressional campaign.

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