McLEAN, Va. -- Former Govs. Timothy M. Kaine and George Allen faced off for the third time Thursday in a civil but spirited U.S. Senate debate that revolved heavily around fiscal issues, specifically reducing the nation's deficit while avoiding deep military cuts. For the first question, moderator David Gregory, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," asked the candidates about GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's comments regarding the 47 percent of Americans who pay no federal income tax, whom Romney said view themselves as "victims." Kaine condemned the remarks but surprised some in the room when Gregory asked him if all Virginians should have to pay some level of federal income tax. "I would...
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