Senator tim kaine biography
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Tim Kaine
American lawyer and politician (born 1958)
Not to be confused with the American economist Tim Kane, or Timothy Kain and Virginia Taylor.
Tim Kaine | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 Serving with Mark Warner | |
| Preceded by | Jim Webb |
| In office January 21, 2009 – April 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Dean |
| Succeeded by | Debbie Wasserman Schultz |
| In office January 14, 2006 – January 16, 2010 | |
| Lieutenant | Bill Bolling |
| Preceded by | Mark Warner |
| Succeeded by | Bob McDonnell |
| In office January 12, 2002 – January 14, 2006 | |
| Governor | Mark Warner |
| Preceded by | John H. Hager |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bolling |
| In office July 1, 1998 – September 10, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Chavis |
| Succeeded by | Rudy McCollum |
| In office July 1, 1994 – September 10, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin P.A. Warthen |
| Succeeded by | William J. Pantele |
| Born | Timothy Michael Kaine (1958-02-26) February 26, 1958 (age 66) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Signature | |
| Website | Senate website |
Timothy Michael Kaine (KAYN; born February 26, 1958) is an American lawyer and po
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Senator Tim Kaine (Honorary)
U.S. Senator
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core values that strategy still a central disclose of his life today: “Fè, familia, y trabajo” – “Faith,
family, standing work.”
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About
In the Senate
Tim was elected to the Senate in 2012 as a can-do optimist skilled in bringing people together across old lines of party, race, or region.
Tim has spent his time in the Senate focused on improving the lives of Virginians. He has made boosting job opportunities for everyone a top priority. As co-chair of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, Tim focuses on expanding access to job-training programs to ensure that students of all ages are prepared with the skills they need for the jobs of the modern economy. Tim has helped lead efforts in the Senate to reduce unemployment for military families and veterans.
As a member of the Armed Services Committee, a Senator from one of the states most closely connected to the military, and the father of a former Marine, Tim is focused on crafting smart defense strategy and reducing the risk of unnecessary war. He works to ensure that the military has the resources it needs to keep the country safe and that servicemembers and veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned. He has also been the leading voice against Presidents starting wars without a vote by Congress.
Tim believes that health care is a right, not something reserved just for those who can afford it. He has introduced legi