David Vitter
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U.S. Senate steered by the power of the hold...promotions in order to get four C-130 cargo planes for his state's Air National Guard. Earlier this year, Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter blocked the nomination of Florida Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate to head up the... In this article: George LeMieux, U.S. Senate, Jeff Bingaman, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Tom Coburn, Cuba, Florida, and Charlie Crist |
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Wonkette | 21 hours ago
David Vitter's Just Got To Grab Some Cash Quickly, He'll Be Right Back
A Wonkette airport ATM-monitoring operative ran into profound Sen. David Vitter last night at Reagan National, and they even shared a flight! HE SHOULD BE READING THE BILL THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. Not only did he withdraw cash from an ATM - he...
In this article: Trademark, US Senator, and Larry Craig
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Compensation urged as judge faults Army Corps of Engineers in Katrina floods
...Corps water-control polices, which have been subject to pork-barrel political interests by lawmakers. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) said in a statement that he hopes the ruling will end a Corps culture of "gross irresponsibility," but that it was...
In this article: Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mary L. Landrieu, and Charles Melancon
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | 1 day ago
Corps' MR-GO claims should be settled, and fast, attorneys say
...their lives," Melancon said. "I hope that this ruling encourages the corps to reform the way that they do business," said U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La. "For the people of greater New Orleans who lost their loved ones and their homes during...
In this article: Stanwood Duval, Army Corps of Engineers, St. Bernard Parish, Justice Department, New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, Charles Melancon, and Louisiana
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Katrina ruling could bring new deluge of lawsuits
...Corps, she added, "can no longer be relied upon as the lone agency charged with protecting our coastal communities." Sen. David Vitter, a Louisiana Republican, said the ruling could "serve as a warning for the future and as a means to help...
In this article: Hurricane Katrina, Stanwood Duval, New Orleans, Army Corps of Engineers, St. Bernard Parish, Lower 9th Ward, Plaintiff, and Ray Nagin
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | 3 days ago
Recovery.gov Web site errors fuel criticisms by opponents of program
...the stimulus money, how are they ever going to stay on top of the massive government-run health program they are pushing?' asked Sen. David Vitter, R-La. But Louisianans visiting the site might find themselves not just skeptical but truly...
In this article: Louisiana, White House, Steve Scalise, Barack Obama, and Jefferson
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Human Events: Politics | 4 days ago
Boxer-Kerry Cap-and-Tax Hides Costly Mandate
...Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mt.) who said the bill was too extreme, did not protect farmers and would never pass the full Senate. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), a member of the Environment Committee, has since had more time to study the bill. Vitter has...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Newsweek, Mark Levin, Conservatism, Carbon, Medicare, Amazon.com, and Barbara Boxer
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Miami Herald | 6 days ago
Mass. immigrant tuition bill to get new push
...that would require U.S. Census forms to include a question about the citizenship status of respondents. An amendment by Sens. David Vitter, R-La, and Bob Bennett, R-Utah, to freeze Census Bureau funds if it doesn't add the citizenship...
In this article: Massachusetts, Appropriation, Council on Foreign Relations, GOP, Florida, Respondent, Recession, and Waste
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Huffington Post | November 12, 2009
David Vitter's Obstruction Exposes Dirty Relationship With Formaldehyde Industry
Read More: David Vitter, David Vitter Block, David Vitter Epa, David Vitter Obstruction, David Vitter Paul Anastas, Formaldehyde Industry, Gop Obstruction, Paul Anastas, Paul Anastas Epa, Republican Obstruction, Vitter Block Confirmation,...
In this article: Barack Obama, Louisiana, Climate change, Yale, and Ed Morrissey
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Washington Monthly | November 11, 2009
David Vitter plays fast and loose
...from republican Washington is a hoax. That should tell you something. Sign up for Free News & Updates DAVID VITTER PLAYS FAST AND LOOSE.... Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), still trying to find credibility after getting caught in a prostitution...
In this article: Barack Obama, Ed Morrissey, Washington Examiner, EPA, Washington, Allegation, Climate change, Global warming, and Environmental Protection Agency
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Huffington Post | November 10, 2009
David Vitter Mistakenly Accuses Climate Bill Of Giving Dictatorial Powers To President
Read More: Climate Change Hugo Chavez, David Vitter Hugo Chavez, David Vitter President Obama, President Obama Climate Bill, President Obama Climate Change, Vitter Climate Bill, Vitter Climate Change, Politics News The Washington...
In this article: Hugo Chavez, Climate change, Ed Morrissey, Washington Examiner, FEMA, and EPA
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David Bruce Vitter (born May 3, 1961) is the junior United States Senator from Louisiana and a member of the Republican Party. Formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives, first elected in 1999, representing the suburban Louisiana's 1st congressional district, Vitter was elected to the Senate in 2004.
Vitter was born and raised in New Orleans. He attended Harvard University for his undergraduate studies and Tulane University for law school in addition to winning a Rhodes Scholarship to University College, Oxford. He served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives before entering the U.S. House.
Vitter is a staunch political conservative. His legislative agenda includes positions ranging from pro-life to pro-gun rights while legislating against gambling, same-sex marriage, funding for abortion providers, increases in the State Children's Health Insurance Program, the United Nations, and amnesty for America's undocumented workers.
Vitter's stated positions include a balanced budget constitutional amendment, abolishing the federal and state estate tax, increasing local police forces, and an assortment of health care, tax and national defense reforms.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Vitter worked with the Louisiana congressional delegation to bring disaster relief to the region for rebuilding and aiding the victims disagreeing primarily over the issue of public housing.
In July 2007, Vitter was identified as a client of "D.C. Madam" Deborah Jeane Palfrey's prostitution service in Washington, D.C.
Vitter has announced that he is running for reelection to his Senate seat in 2010.
- Birth Date:
- May 03, 1961
- Birthplace:
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Wendy Baldwin Vitter
- Residence:
- Metairie, Louisiana
- University Attended:
- Harvard University; Oxford University; Tulane Law School
- Occupation:
- Attorney
- Political party:
- Republican
- Represents:
- Louisiana
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