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DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Congratulates House Democrats on Progress of Health Care Reform Legislation

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after Chairmen of the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor Committees released their discussion draft for health care reform legislation.

Released on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 05:13 PM

Statement by DNC Chairman and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine on Creigh Deeds’ Primary Victory for Governor Of Virginia Tonight

Democratic National Committee Chairman and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine issued the following statement on the nomination of Creigh Deeds for Governor in today’s Democratic primary election:

Released on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata Tim Kaine elogia la medida del Presidente Obama de nominar a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos

Washington, DC – El presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata, Tim Kaine emitió las siguientes declaraciones después de que el Presidente Obama nominara a Sonia Sotomayor para la Corte Suprema de Justicia. El presidente Kaine, que actualmente se desempeña como Gobernador del estado de Virginia, trabajó como abogado de derechos civiles durante 17 años. Tiene mucha experiencia en las cortes judiciales y en los tribunales de apelación.

Released on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 07:59 PM

DNC Officers and Caucus Chairs Applaud President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

The Officers and Caucus Chairs of the Democratic National Committee issued the following joint statement after President Obama announced his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. She would be the Court’s third woman to serve and its first Hispanic justice. DNC Officers and Caucus Chairs are listed below the statement.

Released on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 06:44 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Praises President Obama’s Selection of Sonia Sotomayor As His Nominee to the Supreme Court

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after President Obama announced his selection of Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. Chairman Kaine, the current Governor of Virginia, worked as a civil rights lawyer for 17 years. His experience includes substantial trial and appellate-level legal work.

Released on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 06:41 PM

Kaine Lauds President Obama’s Agreement With Car Company Executives and State Leaders on Fuel and Emissions Standards

The Obama Administration announced today a new national standard for fuel efficiency for cars and light trucks and the first ever greenhouse gas pollution standards for cars. The new standard will set a limit for both tailpipe emissions and fuel economy requirements. The new rule will resolve an on-going conflict between state governments and the auto industry – who have been locked in a costly legal battle over states’ efforts to adopt more stringent standards than the current federal standards – by creating more protective requirements and setting a reliable and achievable timeline on which the new national standard will be implemented.

Released on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Applauds Passage Of President Obama’s Landmark Budget By The House And Senate

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Applauds Passage Of President Obama’s Landmark Budget By The House And Senate

Released on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 06:40 PM

Statement By DNC Chairman Kaine On The Passage Of H.R. 1913, The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Of 2009

Kaine Congratulates House of Representatives, Urges Senate To Take Swift Action On Legislation To Expand Civil Rights Protections

Released on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 05:13 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Welcomes Arlen Specter to Democratic Party with "Open Arms"

Specter Switch, Election of Scott Murphy in Republican Leaning Congressional District in New York, Shows Republican Party Has Lost Touch with the American People, Kaine Says

Released on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 04:44 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Celebrates Equal Pay Day

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Celebrates Equal Pay Day

Released on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 03:06 PM