Tim Kaine Gets Senate Committee Assignments

Soon-to-be Senator will serve on three committees important to Northern Virginia.

Senator-elect Tim Kaine, who will be sworn into office Jan. 3, will serve on three Senate committees important to Northern Virginia. His office announced he will serve on the following committees: Kaine had asked to join Armed Services, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Foreign Relations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship — in that order, according to a recent blog post on The Washington Post Web site. "I am excited to tackle these meaningful committee assignments," Kaine said in a news release. "Because of Virginia's deep connections to the military, through active duty personnel, veterans, military families and the private sector, Virginia needs a strong voice on the Armed Services committee as Congress makes decisions …

• Photos (3)

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Allen vs. Kaine – Clear Contrast, Critical Turning Point

Making the choice in the Allen vs. Kaine senate race.

We highlight issues including environmental and climate science that others tend to ignore. The records and goals of Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen provide a clear choice. 1. ENERGY Allen: Opposes most “green energy” initiatives Supports offshore drilling, which would seriously threaten:  - Virginia’s robust coastal economy, tourism and natural resources. - the largest military seaport in the world—Norfolk and the entire Hampton Roads metro area - other federal security and scientific operations Kaine: First Va. Governor to establish a state energy plan. The plan calls for use of all Virginia energy sources -- coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, hydropower, biodiesel, wind and solar; would reduce Virginia’s rate of growth in …

•  3 Comments
• Photos (16)

Ann H Csonka

8:50 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

REPEAT: Compare the striking differences, then VOTE FOR TIM KAINE – FOR LIVABILITY AND LEGACY It is obvious to us that Tim Kaine's attitude, abilities and objectives will better serve Virginia and the nation.   more ›

Tim Kaine Holds Women's Roundtable Discussion in Herndon

U.S. Senate candidate talked about small business, the economy and more Friday during a visit to Herndon.

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, who is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate, held a women's roundtable discussion today in Herndon at Zarca Interactive.  Zarca Interactive creates online survey software to help clients collect feedback and data. Kaine's discussion focused on the economy, small business, healthcare, insurance and education.  During the discussion, Kaine, a Democrat, said legislators should focus on issues they agree on and can engage each other in, rather than disagreeing and going in circles. "We don't need more wedge issues," he said.  One of the things Kaine said he'd like to focus on, if elected senator, is cultivating and keeping a talented workforce in Virginia.  One attendee said she hoped that more could be done to…

•  15 Comments
• Photos (3)

Bob Bruhns

10:58 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Hi Barbara. Yes, it was good to see you at the Toll Increase meeting in Reston. Mostly, it's the recent hyperinflation in things like the rail project and in firehouse construction costs, that troubles me. I have written about the near 2:1 overcost of the Silver Line elsewhere. As for firehouses - in 2006, Fairfax County was able to build a 24,000 square foot firehouse for $8.8 million, but in …   more ›

In Herndon Stop, Kaine Says Talent, Tax Cuts Key To Economy

U.S. Senate candidate tours Herndon's Fibertek, meets with company employees in town hall gathering

Former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine touched on talent and other changes he believes will spark the national economy during a Tuesday afternoon tour of Fibertek, a company that specializes in lasers and electro-optical systems for military and aerospace use. In a town hall meeting with employees Tuesday afternoon, he told the crowd he had both good and bad news about the economy. The good: When Kaine was born, Virginia was in 32nd place in per capita income, and the state is now ranked seventh nationally. The upward mobility began when Virginia decided to be a state that would invest in talent, Kaine said. To prove his point, Kaine, who hosted a town hall meeting at the technology company Tuesday afternoon, asked …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (8)

Former Virginia First Lady Anne Holton Tours Downtown Herndon

Anne Holton, the wife of Tim Kaine, spent some time in downtown Herndon on Tuesday talking with small business owners and campaigning on behalf of her husband, who is running for U.S. Senate.

Virginia's former First Lady, Anne Holton, spent some time in downtown Herndon on Tuesday, talking to small business owners and campaigning on behalf of her husband, Tim Kaine. Kaine, a former Virginia governor, is running for U.S. Senate against George Allen, who has also served as a Virginia governor.  Holton stopped at Griffin-Owens Insurance, The Closet, Great Harvest, Maude, Jimmy's Old Town Tavern and O'Sullivan's Irish Pub. After her tour she met with local business and community leaders at Ice House Cafe, to speak to them about Kaine's strategies to create jobs and spur long-term economic growth.  "Tim was not governor during the easiest times," said Holton. "He served as governor during the worst national recession since the Great…

• Photos (8)

Allen-Kaine Debates: Tentative Schedule Released

Two are vying for U.S. Senate seat.

Not wasting any time, the campaign for Tim Kaine, the former Virginia governor running for the U.S. Senate, has released a schedule of debates Kaine has accepted in a race against his Republican opponent George Allen. Allen, the former senator and governor, won Tuesday's GOP primary against three contenders and celebrated his win with his family in Richmond Tuesday night. The general election is Nov. 6. Political experts agree that Virginia will be a battleground state in both the presidential election and the Senate election. “The stakes in this election are extremely high and all Virginians deserve an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on issues of regional, state, and national importance,” said Kaine for Virginia …

• Photos (1)

By the Numbers: How Herndon Voted in the Virginia Primary

Herndon voters choose Perkins and Allen.

Turnout in Virginia's GOP and Democratic primary elections yesterday was low, with the voter turnout ranging from about 2 pecent to 5 percent for the Republican primary held in the Herndon area. Chris S. Perkins won Tuesday's Republican Party Primary for the 11th congressional district over Herndon's Ken Vaughn. Perkins took about 60 percent of the vote overall among those who voted in the Republican primary. Vaughn took three precincts just outside of Herndon. "I know my words sound almost contrived, but I'm feeling so humble right now," Perkins said as he greeted a house full of well-wishers Tuesday night. "Because all of these people put their faith in me." He thanked his wife Petra for her contributions to the campaign. Perkins will …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (3)

Herndon's Ken Vaughn Awaits GOP Primary Results for 11th District

People are trickling into the voting booth for today's primary election.

It's been a slow day at the polls in Herndon for today's GOP primary election, even with Herndon resident Ken Vaughn on the ballot. Voters have been trickling in to cast their ballot. As of 2 p.m. 26 people had voted in Herndon's Sugarland Precinct at Herndon High School, while 49 people have voted at Herndon Precinct 3 at Herndon Middle School.  In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state are choosing among George F. Allen, Jamie L. Radtke, R.G. "Bob" Marshall and E.W. Jackson. The winner will run against Democrat Tim Kaine. In a Republican Party Primary in the 11th congressional district, voters are choosing between Chris S. Perkins and Vaughn of Herndon. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Congressman …

• Photos (5)

GOP, Democratic Primaries Set for Tuesday

Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race and 11th congressional district, Democratic primaries set for 8th congressional district.

Northern Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 to vote in Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district. Republican Primary - Senate In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among George F. Allen, Jamie L. Radtke, R.G. "Bob" Marshall and E.W. Jackson. The winner will run against Democrat Tim Kaine. Republican Primary - Eleventh Congressional District In a Republican Party Primary in the 11th congressional district, voters will choose between Chris S. Perkins and Ken L. Vaughn. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly. Independent Mark Gibson is also running in the 11th District. He is required to gather 1,000 …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (12)

Del. Bob Marshall: Social Conservative on GOP Primary Ballot

Voters will decide Tuesday among four Republicans running for U.S. Senate.

With congressional primary elections scheduled next week, Patch is profiling each of the four Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate, who will face each other on the ballot June 12. Virginia House of Delegates member Bob Marshall, one of the most conservative voices in Richmond, is one of four Republicans running for the U.S. Senate. His name will appear on Tuesday's GOP primary ballot along with former Sen. George Allen, Bishop E.W. Jackson, Sr. and Jamie Radtke, former chairwoman of the Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots. This is his second attempt at running for the U.S. Senate. Marshall, 68, from Prince William County, is looking beyond Tuesday's primary and taking on former Gov. Tim Kaine, who is likely to be the …

• Photos (1)