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DNC CHAIRMAN TIM KAINE CALLS OUT REPUBLICANS FOR SHAKING DOWN WALL STREET IN EXCHANGE FOR POLITICAL FAVORS

Following news reports this morning that Republicans are seeking to raise money from Wall Street and the banking lobby using the pitch that they will stymie financial regulatory reform and protect banks from the type of oversight that could prevent another financial collapse, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine released the following statement:

Released on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 11:49 AM

DNC CHAIRMAN TIM KAINE PRAISES THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW $30 BILLION SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine released the following statement on today's announcement by President Obama of a $30 Billion Small Business Lending Fund:

Released on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 05:17 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Calls President Obama's State of the Union Address "A Home Run for the Middle Class"

onight America was looking to President Obama to lay out a vision to restore the middle class, get the economy back on track, create jobs and to change the hyper-partisan way Washington works and in every respect, he hit the ball out of the park."

Released on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Says Growth Report Shows Economy is On Road to Recovery, Praises President, Congressional Democrats for Adopting Policies that Have Begun to Turn Economy Around

“President Obama and Congressional Democrats took bold and swift action to revive an economy that just a year ago was in free-fall, and today’s news is a sign that these efforts are working. Not only are we seeing growth, but we just experienced the fastest single-quarter of growth in six years – a tremendous contrast to the dire situation that President Obama faced when he was sworn into office a year ago."

Released on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 06:07 PM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Calls President Obama's State of the Union Address "A Home Run for the Middle Class"

Tonight, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight America was looking to President Obama to lay out a vision to restore the middle class, get the economy back on track, create jobs and to change the hyper-partisan way Washington works and in every respect, he hit the ball out of the park. This speech - and the vision and plans for the country laid out by the President - was a home run for the middle class.

Released on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM

DNC CHAIRMAN TIM KAINE’S STATEMENT ON TODAY’S ELECTION IN MASSACHUSETTS

Washington, D.C. - Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement on the results of the special election in Massachusetts tonight: “I want to congratulate Scott Brown on running a strong campaign and Martha Coakley on being a strong voice for progressive values."

Released on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 09:40 AM

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine Releases Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

“Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor his legacy of non-violent social change and justice. While there is still work to be done, we take time to acknowledge the tremendous progress we as a country have made in combating racism, bigotry and intolerance. Dr. King’s timeless values of truth, courage, compassion, dignity, justice, service and humility serve as an example for all Americans to strive to better themselves and their community."

Released on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 09:41 AM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Calls Senate Vote Historic Step, Praises Democrats for Pressing Forward to Deliver Health Reform to the American People

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after the Senate voted to suspend debate and move towards a vote on final passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote on Monday night was the first of three cloture votes (which must achieve a 60 vote threshold) before the historic health insurance reform legislation can be brought to the floor for a final up or down vote.

Released on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 04:29 PM

DNC Hails Decision to Keep in Place Consent Decree Barring Republicans From Voter Intimidation

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine and DNC Vice Chair for Voter Registration and Participation Donna Brazile issued the following statement on yesterday’s ruling by the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey keeping in place a consent decree barring the Republican National Committee from voter intimidation and asserting that Republicans still have an incentive to engage in such illegal practices. Late last year the RNC asked that the consent decree, which it agreed to in 1982, be nullified, going so far as to argue that because the President and U.S. Attorney General are African American, there is no longer any reason for Republicans to be subject to limits on efforts to engage in “ballot security measures.”

Released on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 10:06 AM

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Releases Statement in Honor of Veterans Day

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:

Released on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 09:00 AM