WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after voting against advancing college sports legislation that insufficiently protects student athletes:
"This is a bill to tackle a real problem that needs a comprehensive solution. I can see some things in this bill that I like, and I'm impressed that the NCAA and college conferences, including those whose members include Virginia schools, have signaled their support. But this bill won't be ready for primetime until it strikes the right balance to protect the best interests of student athletes. For example, why does the bill cap compensation for student athletes while allowin...