David Vitter News
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For Illinois Senators, an Odd Public Friendship
… even in what's considered Washington's more decorous chamber. Some members — Louisiana Sens. Mary Landrieu and David Vitter , for example — have been known to spar openly. Other state senators of rival parties cooperate amicably on constituent …
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Gov. David Vitter ? Decision Whether to Run Coming Soon
Sen . David Vitter , R-La., is mulling a run to be the next governor of Louisiana and will make a decision about a potential 2015 bid next month …
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Out of Darkness (The Note)… abcn.ws/1cVIsKi GOVERNOR VITTER? "This is the logical time to do it, if I'm ever going to do it," Sen . David Vitter , R-La., said of a possible 2015 gubernatorial run, in an interview with the AP's MELINDA DESLATTE . "There …
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What You Need To Know About The Military Sexual Assault Debate… R-Maine; Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Mike Johanns, R-Neb.; Mark Kirk, R-Ill.; Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala.; David Vitter , R-La.; and Dean Heller, R-Nev. Meanwhile, the top military brass at the Pentagon and Sen. Carl Levin, the chairman …
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Yellen's Confirmation Prospects Look Bright, Though Questions Linger For Republicans
… concerns about her proclivity to print more money and her record as a bank regulator, which has been found wanting." Sen . David Vitter , R-La., also questioned "the Fed's excessive printing of money." "My biggest question to Ms. Yellen …
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Sean Penn Film 'Human Experiment' Asserts Dangers of Toxic Chemicals in Household Products… contact with that are widespread," said Igrejas. In June, the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J. , and Sen . David Vitter , R-Louisiana, with 22 sponsors introduced a bill to reform the toxic substances law -- the Chemical Safety …
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Shutdown Countdown: 5 Days to Go
… Inhofe, R-Okla., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rand Paul, R-Ky., Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and David Vitter , R-La., all spoke on the Senate floor alongside Cruz. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Tim Kaine, D-Ky., stuck …
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Obama Draws Another Red Line
… Democratic nominee. http://abcn.ws/14XejWg WHAT'S PROSTITUTION GOT TO DO WITH OBAMACARE? Last week, Sen . David Vitter has antagonized Democrats by insisting on a vote that would strip lawmakers of a valuable health care subsidy they …
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What's Prostitution Got to Do With Obamacare?
For the past week, Sen . David Vitter has antagonized Democrats by insisting on a vote that would strip lawmakers of a valuable health care subsidy they have enjoyed …
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Military Action in Syria: Where the Senate Stands
… Dan Coats R Ind. UNDECIDED Tom Harkin D Iowa UNDECIDED Chuck Grassley R Iowa UNDECIDED Mitch McConnell R Ky. UNDECIDED David Vitter R La. UNDECIDED Mary Landrieu D La. UNDECIDED Angus King I Maine UNDECIDED Susan Collins R Maine UNDECIDED Elizabeth Warren …
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like 2016… news conference in the Capitol to oppose the immigration reform bill in the Senate. Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, left, and David Vitter , R-La., also appear. Photo Credit: Tom Williams/Getty Images By MICHAEL FALCONE ( @michaelpfalcone ) NOTABLES IF …
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Tonight! For $1,000, You Can Go See Justin Bieber With Sen . David Vitter and His FamilyCredit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images For a mere $1,000, you can go see Justin Bieber in concert with Sen . David Vitter , R-La., and his family. Vitter is taking his kids-Jack (11), Lise (16), and Sophie (16)-to the …
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Huma Abedin's Devotion to Anthony Weiner a Familiar Subplot… proceeding after he admitted to having sexual relations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Louisiana Republican Sen . David Vitter 's wife Wendy similarly stood in front of the media to declare "in most any other marriage, this would have been …
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Who's In Charge Here? (The Note)… amendment has been hailed as a "deal" that will bring new votes on board with reform, Sens. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and David Vitter , R-La., doused the idea in cold, border-security-first water Tuesday afternoon as Corker and Hoeven were unveiling …
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Not So Fast: Not Everyone Loves the New Senate Border-Security Plan
… amendment has been hailed as a "deal" that will bring new votes on board with reform, Sens. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and David Vitter , R-La., doused the idea in cold, border-security-first water Tuesday afternoon as Corker and Hoeven were unveiling …
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Senate Rejects Double-Layer Border Fence Plan… S.-Mexico border, while 299 miles is covered by vehicle barriers. Senators also voted down an amendment by Sen . David Vitter (R-La.) that would require a full biometric visa tracking system to be put in place at every land, sea and …
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Senate Gang of Eight: Immigration Is "Ours To Lose"… Senate this week. And opponents of the immigration bill have begun to organize. Sens. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and David Vitter (R-La.), two long-time immigration foes, held a dueling press conference in an office building across the street …
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Mark Sanford's Primary Win Demonstrates Power of Forgiveness After Scandal… the latest in a long line of politicians mired in sex scandals who have waged come backs or survived the storm: Sen . David Vitter , R-La., former Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Rep …
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A Day In The Life Of A GOP Autopsy (The Note)
… senators, who have painted him as too liberal on issues regarding immigration, voting rights and labor laws. Sen . David Vitter (R-La.) vowed he would block Perez's nomination until the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) answers more …
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Immigration, Voting Rights Record Could Stall Obama Labor Nominee… senators, who have painted him as too liberal on issues regarding immigration, voting rights and labor laws. Sen . David Vitter (R-La.) vowed he would block Perez's nomination until the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) answers more …
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PM Note: Gay Marriage Sea Change, Ten Years After Iraq Invasion, Obama's Labor Nominee Scrutinized, GOP's 2012 Autopsy
… senators, who have painted him as too liberal on issues regarding immigration, voting rights and labor laws. Sen . David Vitter (R-La.) vowed he would block Perez's nomination until the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) answers more …
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PM Note: Hagel's 9-Hour Hazing, The Pilot and the Infantryman, Senators' Paychecks
… or "no." Hagel wanted time. David Vitter called Hagel a "flip flopper ..... A Vitter / Rubio Feud Brews - David Vitter , Marco - There may be a brouhaha ..... Republican teams on Capitol Hill after Sen . David Vitter criticized Sen. Marco Rubio for …
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Chuck Hagel In The Hot Seat (The Note)
… stated their opposition to Hagel's confirmation and will not back down. They include Sens. James Inhofe (R-OK), David Vitter (R-LA), Roger Wicker (R-MS),Tom Coburn (R-OK), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Dan Coats (R-IN) and John Cornyn …
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David Vitter , Marco Rubio Aide Trade Jabs
… between two Republican teams on Capitol Hill after Sen . David Vitter criticized Sen. Marco Rubio for his approach to immigration ..... a Rubio backer jabbed at Vitter's history. " David Vitter has done some nuttier things in his life," a source …
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Republicans and Democrats React to Obama Nominations
… another political fight instead of working with Congress to solve some of the very real problems we face as a country." David Vitter , U.S. Senator (R-Louisiana) "I'll be a no vote on the Armed Services Committee and on the floor," Vitter said …
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The Five Most Infamous Madams' Second Acts… years by hiring postgraduate students in the D.C. area to service her clients. When she was arrested, U.S. Sen . David Vitter 's name was on her contact list, though he denied paying for sex. A U.S. Ambassador and a top government administrator …
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Has the GOP Reached a Tipping Point on Immigration?… to citizenship, but the Republicans still have many members who are opposed to it. Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and David Vitter (R-La.), who helped derail the 2007 bill, remain in office. And Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), the House's foremost …
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Hustler Magazine Offers Million Dollar Reward for Romney Tax Returns
… Hustler has offered a bounty for potentially embarrassing information about a politician: In 2007, the resignation of Rep. David Vitter , R-La., was directly tied to a similar million dollar contract also placed in the Post. And in September 2011, Flynt …
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Obama Tours Storm-Ravaged Louisiana Parish… and FEMA administrator Craig Fugate. Democrats Sen. Mary Landrieu and Rep. Cedric Richmond and Republicans Sen . David Vitter and Rep. Jeff Landry also joined the presidential tour.
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Romney Visits Storm Ravaged Area, Meets with Officials in Louisiana
… took place out of earshot of reporters. Then Romney spent 45-minutes in a closed-door meeting with Jindal, Sen . David Vitter and other local officials before emerging and meeting with several women who were standing in a parking lot barefoot …
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Bernanke Says Europe Needs Its Own Fed
… sustain losses. On Capitol Hill today some lawmakers are saying Basel didn't go far enough. Bloomberg News reports Sens. David Vitter , R-La., and Sherrod Brown D-Ohio, have asked the Fed to implement a surcharge with Basel "significant enough to …
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Pols React to Colorado Shooting… shooting deaths in Aurora CO are such a sad tragedy. Wendy & I are praying for all those affected. -Louisiana Sen . David Vitter @DavidVitter To 250 Va.Scouts,on #Aurora:"When horrible things happen,always remember no country on earth …
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Jamie Dimon Defends Wall Street on Capitol Hill… prohibits certain proprietary trading and has yet to be finalized, could have stopped the debacle. When pressed by Sen . David Vitter , R-La., about the Volcker Rule, Dimon called the regulation, as it is described thus far, as "vague" and …
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Reid Says JP Morgan Should 'Take Their Business to Las Vegas'
… said today that it is his impression that there is "bipartisan support" for both nominees in the Senate despite Sen . David Vitter 's, R-La., objection to a full vote in the Senate.
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The Note: Of Politics And Posturing
… third-world countries.’” http://abcn.ws/nSlWNi SOLYNDRA FALLOUT: SENATOR UNDER SCRUTINY “Republican Sen . David Vitter says the Obama administration has been ‘reckless’ as it awards billions of dollar taxpayer subsidies for renewable …