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Tim Kaine

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Tim Kaine is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Virginia from January 14, 2006, to January 16, 2010. Kaine has been an advocate for various issues including education, healthcare, and military engagement, emphasizing the importance of Congress's role in declaring war and authorizing military force. He also served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, contributing to the party's strategy and outreach efforts during his tenure.

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Jul 9, 2024

I have complete confidence that Joe Biden would do the patriotic thing for the country. And he's going to make that decision. He's never disappointed me.

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Jun 20, 2024

Salary increase, even in your case in Utah where it's somewhat modest, it's a sign of respect for the profession.

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Jun 20, 2024

I think while teacher salary is something that is primarily a state and local responsibility, I think it could at the Federal level be a Federal thing.

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Jun 20, 2024

This is a really important topic.

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Jun 20, 2024

Salary increase, even in your case in Utah where it's somewhat modest, it's a sign of respect for the profession.

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Jun 20, 2024

I think while teacher salary is something that is primarily a state and local responsibility, I think it could at the Federal level be a Federal thing.

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Jun 20, 2024

That has had a very interesting consequence. I just learned today in fact, that Maryland led the Nation and the number of teachers who got board certified last year.

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Jun 20, 2024

We do have bipartisan legislation to try to advance that here.

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Jun 20, 2024

I think that really is a solution.

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Jun 20, 2024

Let today not be the day, let today not be the day.

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Jun 20, 2024

This is a really important topic.

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Jun 19, 2024

Maryland led the Nation and the number of teachers who got board certified last year.

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Jun 19, 2024

Senator Collins and I have a bill called the PREP Act that looks at Grow Your Own.

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Jun 19, 2024

This is a really important topic.

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Jun 19, 2024

Salary increase, even in your case in Utah where it's somewhat modest, it's a sign of respect for the profession.

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Jun 19, 2024

I think while teacher salary is something that is primarily a state and local responsibility, I think it could at the Federal level be a Federal thing.

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Jun 18, 2024

I do not think you would see USAID Administrator Power publicly stating that it is credible to assess that there is famine in Gaza.

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Jun 18, 2024

I have been disappointed and expressed it publicly that the Israeli effort to support humanitarian aid to civilians... make this look to many that it is not just a defense against Hamas, but that it is a larger effort to target…

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Jun 18, 2024

Gaza--Israel has a right to defend itself, and the U.S. needs to be a partner with Israel in defending itself against those who would annihilate it: Hamas, Iranian backed militias, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iran itself.

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Jun 18, 2024

Palestinians have a right to live and not to be collectively treated as if they are part of a terrorist group when they are not.

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Jun 18, 2024

Part of this day after plan has to include the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

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Jun 18, 2024

I want Hamas's ability to launch another terrorist attack destroyed.

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