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Tim Kaine appointed to aging committee in Senate

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kaine new2Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine was selected to serve on the Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 114th Congress. The Senate Committee memberships for the 114th Congress are subject to ratification by the Democratic caucus and the Senate when the 114th Congress convenes in January.

“I’m honored to have been asked to serve on the Senate Special Committee on Aging, where I’ll focus on a wide range of issues impacting older Americans, from Medicare and Social Security to protecting seniors from fraud and abuse,” said Kaine. “I look forward to working with my colleagues from both parties to address the challenges facing seniors in Virginia and across the country.”

Kaine will also continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services, Foreign Relations and Budget Committees in the 114th Congress.

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