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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
What do we value? Where do we want to put scarce taxpayer dollars? What is important to us growing a vibrant and thriving middle class? Is it locking more people up or is it educating them?
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need to prioritize education over incarceration in budget allocations.

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