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Our friends at the Democratic Party of Virginia, sent out a press release today calling out George Allen for his empty rhetoric on education. Check it out below!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2012
Contact: Brian Coy, 804-644-1966, brian@vademocrats.org

Richmond, VA - Today former Senator George Allen released a statement in support of extending the higher education student loan interest rates established under The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 before rates double on June 30th.

Allen's rhetoric rings pretty hollow in light of his record in the U.S. Senate. During his six years there Allen voted for the largest student loan cuts in U.S. history while defending billions in tax giveaways to oil companies and the wealthiest Americans.

Now he and Republicans like Mitt Romney are running on the Cut, Cap and Balance Plan and the Ryan budget that would force deep cuts to student loan programs, federal support for education and key programs for the middle class like Medicare.

"Today George Allen proved that putting words in a press release is one thing, actually standing up for Virginia students is quite another," said Virginia Young Democrats President and William & Mary Senior Isaac Sarver. "Virginians trusted Allen to go the Senate and fight for students, seniors and middle class families, but all they got were six years of taxpayer handouts to oil companies and $3 trillion in new debt.

"Virginia students and our families deserve better than empty rhetoric from a former Senator who let us down when it counted."

Background

2005: Allen Was Critical Vote for Largest Student Loan Cuts in History. Allen voted for the final version of the 2005 budget reconciliation bill, which cut $12.7 billion from college loans, the largest cuts to the student loan program in its history. The measure was approved 50-50, with the Vice President voting to break the tie. [Vote 363, 12/21/05, CQ Floor Votes; AP, 12/19/05; Washington Post, 12/19/05]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Lewis
Phone: 724.288.3995
Email: Communications_director@vayd.org

Virginia– April 25, 2012 – News Release – A newly released video by Governor Bob McDonnell’s Opportunity Virginia PAC shouts ‘pick me’ at former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney while skipping less glorifying moments and upsetting truths of Governor McDonnell’s term.

I wanted you to see this video of Tim Kaine, our candidate for U.S. Senate, talking about his positive vision and economic plan for Virginia. Go to www.kaineforva.com/students to get involved!

For more information:
Isaac Sarver
president@vayd.org
540-616-8393

From March 30th to April 1st, the Virginia Young Democrats (VAYD) gathered for their annual convention in Richmond, VA and were joined by keynote speaker John “Jack” Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg. Jack, an activist and Young Democrat who attends Yale University, is the son of Edwin Schlossberg and Caroline Kennedy. Jack called upon VAYD members to take action, urging the crowd of young people to stand up and fight for their values in 2012. Schlossberg was joined by his mother at the banquet, held at the Epic Theatre in downtown Richmond.

“We were honored to have Jack Schlossberg as our keynote speaker,” said Jamie Nolan, VAYD Convention Chair.” Our convention theme forthis year was “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” and with Jack Schlossberg’s activism and youthful energy, he was the perfect person to address our members!”

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 5, of the Virginia Young Democrats Constitution, I hereby call the members of the Virginia Young Democrats to assemble in annual Convention for the purpose of considering charter applications, resolutions, and constitutional amendments; electing officers; and conducting such other business as the Convention directs. The convention will be held in Richmond, VA, and will be hosted by the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats and Young Democrats at Virginia Commonwealth University. Convention activities will begin the afternoon of Friday, March 30th and will conclude on Sunday, April 1st . A complete schedule, along with other critical information about this year's convention, can be found at the convention website www.rva2012.com.

Register for the Convention Here!

The following individuals will chair the committees of this annual Convention:

Awards - Atima Omara-Alwala (vydem03@yahoo.com)
Credentials - Jamie Lockhart (secretary@vayd.org)
Constitution and Bylaws - Adam Sharp (finance_director@vayd.org)
Outreach - Michael Phillips (central_region@vayd.org)
Resolutions - Antonio Elias (political_director@vayd.org)
Rules - Christie Bieber (christie.ann.bieber@gmail.com)