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TIM KAINE for U.S. Senate

 WORK TOGETHER, STRENGTHEN AMERICA


The Choice for U.S. Senate Is Clear

TIM KAINE Strengthening Our Economy by Tackling Tomorrow's Challenges		GEORGE ALLEN Rolling Back Progress by Returning to Yesterday's Ideas
Tim believes that Virginia must prepare today for the challenges of tomorrow. To compete globally, we need a talented and educated workforce that will give workers the training they need for the jobs of the future. That requires investing in the industries of the future, such as clean energy.	Creating New Jobs	One million more people were unemployed the day Allen left the Senate than the day he was sworn in,1 and median incomes were flat.2 In the Senate, Allen voted against raising the minimum wage three times,3 but he voted four times to increase his own pay.4
As Governor, Tim worked across party lines to balance Virginia's budget all four years and cut over $5 billion in spending, including his own pay. As Senator, he will bring both parties together to responsibly reduce our deficit while protecting key priorities like national defense, education and Medicare.	Reducing the Deficit	As Governor, George Allen increased spending by more than 45 percent.5 And as Senator, he turned a record surplus into massive deficits. He voted to add $3 trillion to our national debt,6 while voting against critical funding for students, families, veterans and active-duty military.
Tim will fight to defend women's rights to make their own health and reproductive decisions, and will oppose efforts to weaken or subvert Roe v. Wade. He also strongly supports the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work.	Standing with Women	Allen supports the controversial "personhood" legislation, which could criminalize abortions and outlaw some forms of birth control.7 Allen thinks politicians in Washington should make prívate health care decisions instead of women and their doctors.
Medicare and Social Security are vital programs. Tim will work to strengthen these safety net programs and oppose attempts to privatize them.	Protecting Our Seniors	Allen has praised a budget that will cut Medicare benefits and force seniors to pay up to $6,400 more per year,8 while giving more tax breaks to millionaires. As Senator, he voted to partially privatize Social Security,9 jeopardizing retirements on Wall Street.

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population 2000-2007. 2. Census Bureau, Median Household lncome By State, Single-Year Estimates, Accessed 11/19/11. 3. Vote 179, 6/21/06; Vote 257, 10/19/05; Vote 26, 317/05. 4. Vote 406, 10/23/03; Vote 410, 10/23/03; AP, 10/23/03; Vote 242, 11/13/02; AP, 11/13/02; Vote 360, 12/7/01. 5. PolitiFact Virginia, 9/12/11. 6. Richmond Times-Dispatch, "PolitiFact Virginia," 4/15/11. 7. The Washington Post, VA Politics Blog, 3/1/12. 8. Richmond Times-Dispatch, 5/16/12. 9. The Washington Examiner, 4/19/11; The Washington Times 9/13/11.

 
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TIM KAINE - U.S. SENATE

Tim Kaine grew up working in his father's ironworking shop and began his career in public service as a missionary in Honduras. Later, he practiced law in Richmond for 17 years, representing people denied housing opportunities because of their race or disability.

Tim went on to serve four terms on the City Council, including two terms as Richmond's mayor. In 2001, he was elected Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, and in 2006, he became the 70th Governor of the Commonwealth.

As Governor, Tim cut more than $5 billion in spending, including his own pay. Under his leadership, Virginia was named the Best Managed State, the Best State for Business, the Best State to Raise a Child and made record investments in higher education.

Tim and his wife, Anne Holton, have been married for over 27 years. They have three children – Nat, Woody and Annelia.

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