Reid Challenger Lowden: Harry's Lost Touch Oct 20, 2009
" Lowden responded to Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter recent assertion that Reid wants illegal aliens to be counted among the general population in the 2010 Census so left-leaning states can increase their seats in the House. The Census "is supposed to be about those people who are citizens and people who are living here legally," Lowden said. "That's who should be counted. Period. (Newsmax)
GOP Senators Push Census Citizenship Rules Oct 20, 2009
Republican Senators David Vitter of Louisiana and Bob Bennett of Utah have proposed putting a citizenship question in the 2010 Census. Their amendment to a spending bill that includes money for the Commerce Department would prevent any spending on the Census if it doesnt have a question about respondents citizenship status. (Newsmax)
Field for Melancon's congressional seat getting crowded Oct 19, 2009
David Vitter, R-Metairie, in 2010. He has represented the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Terrebonne and Lafourche, for six years. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Obama to critics: 'I'm just getting started' Oct 16, 2009
David Vitter, R-Louisiana, wrote in a letter to Obama that "if the town hall is the only major event of the visit, I truly think it will be deeply disappointing to most citizens.". The White House said that Obama has been to New Orleans five times since Katrina, and that since Obama took office, there have been 35 trips to the Gulf Coast by more than 20 senior administration officials. (CNN -- US)
Porn suspect a deputy Oct 16, 2009
Ricochet wrote on Oct 14, 2009 5:47 PM:" Maybe David Vitter should apply for a job with IPSO....seems like he would fit right in. ". D. Hertz wrote on Oct 14, 2009 4:24 PM:" Wow, what a crew of criminals, uh, I mean deputies. ". (New Iberia, LA)
Bruised New Orleans Takes Stock of Obama Oct 15, 2009
David Vitter, meanwhile, said that "if the town hall is the only major event of the visit, I truly think it will be deeply disappointing to most citizens." Vitter suggested the president needed to take helicopter tours and spend more time in the area to better understand the situation. (On the battered Mississippi coastline, meanwhile, residents are miffed that the president isn't visiting at all. (CBS News)
Senate to vote on citizenship query in census Oct 14, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana and Bob Bennett of Utah, the amendment would exclude illegal immigrants from the population count used to allocate congressional seats after the 2010 census. It would require the Census to ask people whether they are citizens. (AZCentral -- News)
Senators try to exclude illegal immigrants from 2010 Census Oct 14, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana and Bob Bennett of Utah, the amendment would exclude illegal immigrants from the population count used to allocate congressional seats after the 2010 Census ... "Asking about citizenship status "would raise more questions in the public mind about how confidential the Census is," Vargas says. Posted 10/13/2009 10:31 PM ET Updated 10/14/2009 12:50 AM ET Getty Images Sen. David Vitter, R-La., says, "Illegal aliens should not be included for the purposes of determining... (Florida Today)
Vitter seeks more study of offshore fish farming Oct 11, 2009
David Vitter wants the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to do more analysis before the Gulf of Mexico can be opened up to offshore fish farming. WWLTV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Obama, cabinet members to visit N.O. next week Oct 10, 2009
"If the town hall is the only major event of the visit, I truly think it will be deeply disappointing to most citizens," David Vitter, a Republican, said in a letter which he released Friday. He urged Obama to visit several sites and take helicopter tours of areas affected by coastal erosion. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Poll: Jindal Approval at 65% Oct 9, 2009
Toplines - Election 2010 Louisiana Senate Race - October 5, 2009 - Rasmussen Reports. If it's in the news it's in our polls. (Newsmax)
ACORN grant for firefighting questioned Oct 9, 2009
" "Their mission statement does not state that they have any fire prevention activities whatsoever," Chief Flynn said. "I don't see ACORN or any other agency that's not a fire agency delivering the type of fire safety education throughout our state," Kaufman added. "Maybe they're trying to put out a bunch of political fires," Sen. David Vitter said Wednesday afternoon, "but they know nothing about real firefighting, so they don't qualify. " ACORN said Wednesday their fire safety program is... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Firefighters Lose Large U.S. Grant to ACORN Oct 8, 2009
David Vitter, Louisiana Republican. The group has headquarters in Louisiana. (Newsmax)
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Mary Landrieu, D-New Orleans, David Vitter, R-Metairie and U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville. (New Iberia, LA)
Concerns raised at AGL public hearing Oct 3, 2009
David Vitter, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, U.S. Rep. (New Iberia, LA)
Plug pulled on Pump to the River Oct 2, 2009
"We're going to be stuck with this makeshift temporary condition for as long as the city survives, which under Option 1 may not be that much longer, said committee member Stephen Estopinal. The Corps acknowledges alternative options would provide superior protection, but say without congressional authorization, their hands are tied. WWLTV It's really a national decision on whether we should be involved in drainage systems in the city of new Orleans, said Col. Robert Sinkler, commander with the... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Horse-powered parade Sep 30, 2009
David Vitter, R-Metairie, facing a tough Senate race next year against U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville, rode a tractor in the parade. (New Iberia, LA)
Group wants investigation of Vitter, calls ACORN bashing hypocritical Sep 30, 2009
David Vitter called for a justice department investigation into ACORN after members of the community activist group were caught on tape giving advice to a couple posing as a pimp and prostitute on how to get a housing loan for a brothel and how to avoid paying taxes. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Melancon vs. Vitter Sep 30, 2009
So, Charlie Melancon is challenging David Vitter because he thinks we need a more bipartisan representation in Congress. Let s see, if Mary Landrieu is re-elected and Charlie is elected instead of Mr. Vitter that makes two democrats as Senators. (New Iberia, LA)
Sen. Vitter tours area facility Sep 30, 2009
David Vitter paid a visit Monday morning to Louisiana System Built Homes to tour the facility and speak with its workers and employers ... DAvid Vitter, second from right, listens Monday as company founder and Chairman of the Bard Aubrey Shoemake, Louisiana System Built Homes Presdient and CEO John Stege and company representative John Landry, far right, speak about Louisiana System Built Homes' role in the Teche area. (New Iberia, LA)
Bailout may continue Sep 25, 2009
Senator David Vitter, a Louisiana Republican, said TARP was shaping up to be a permanent fixture in government. Allison denied this, telling Vitter, We d like to see this wound down as soon as possible. (Boston Globe)
Vitter: Reid 'Thumbing His Nose' at Calls to Investigate ACORN Sep 25, 2009
David Vitter tells Newsmax that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is "thumbing his nose" at the American people by refusing to push for stern action against scandal-plagued ACORN. ... David Vitter talks about his calls to defund scandal-plagued ACORN and save taxpayer money ... David Vitter talks about his calls to defund scandal-plagued ACORN and save taxpayer money. (Newsmax)
Vitter vows to continue fight against government health option Sep 20, 2009
David Vitter made stops in Houma and Thibodaux Friday to voice his opposition to the newest health-care reform bill up for discussion in Congress, and discuss other topics. There are important aspects of our health care delivery system that are broken, Vitter, R-La. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Health care issue Sep 19, 2009
Republican David Vitter, pictured here at a recent meeting in ... David Vitter, is alleging Vitters plan for health-care reform would be. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New Senate poll gives Vitter edge Sep 14, 2009
BATON ROUGE The highly-anticipated U.S. Senate contest between Congressman Charlie Melancon and incumbent David Vitter is still more than a year away, but a new internal poll has surfaced that shows how the two men are stacking up. (AP Photo/Bill Haber). (WWLTV.com, LA)
Census Bureau cuts ties with ACORN for ’10 count Sep 13, 2009
Senator David Vitter of Louisiana had blocked a full confirmation vote of census director Robert Groves for several weeks this year, partly citing ACORN s role in the count ... Partly citing ACORN s role, two Republican senators, Richard Shelby of Alabama and David Vitter of Louisiana, earlier this year blocked a full confirmation vote of Groves for several weeks. (Boston Globe)
Census drops ACORN Sep 12, 2009
and David Vitter, R-La. earlier this year blocked a full confirmation vote of Groves for several weeks. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Louisiana senators comment on Obamas speech Sep 12, 2009
David Vitter said in a press release following the speech. I ve had 21 health care town meetings this summer, and it has been made expressly clear to me that Louisianians do not support anything like a government option. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Blue Dog Predictions Sep 9, 2009
" It is likely after Obama s Joint Session Wednesday Sandlin will bow to any Pelosi proposals. Rep. Baron Hill (IN-09), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Policy: Hill voted for the first healthcare bill out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and he also voted for Cap and Trade. According to a local district paper the Courier-Journal Hill said he can support a measure with or without a public health insurance option or purchasing cooperatives as long as everybody is covered and there's no... (Human Events Online)
Senator Vitter: A man of high morals and integrity Sep 5, 2009
However, suffice it to say that if one could praise Ted Kennedy as a man of integrity and high moral stature, (which they have been doing all weekend) then David Vitter should look like a saint when compared to him ... Mike wrote on Aug 31, 2009 4:39 PM:" Rynellaresident, what law did David Vitter brake?Having you name found in someones book is not against the law, as yet! " ... Rynellaresident wrote on Aug 31, 2009 1:55 PM:" Right is right and wrong is wrong. David Vitter broke the law, so no... (New Iberia, LA)
Domestic battery charge dropped against porn star, Senate hopeful Sep 3, 2009
The political hopeful announced her interest in a 2010 run for a Senate seat currently held by incumbent Louisiana Republican David Vitter in May. She launched a second "listening tour" through the state in July. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Its not citizens who are out of touch Aug 30, 2009
twinkie1cat wrote on Aug 29, 2009 8:52 AM:" Those who object to universal health care ARE out of touch. They believe all the mess about death panels, illegal aliens and coverage for abortion put out by Republicans too lazy to complete the job they were elected for (Sarah Palin) and chronic adulterers (Newt Gingrich, David Vitter) and their propaganda machines, Louisiana Family Forum, Concerned Women for America, Focus on the Family, Coral Ridge Ministries and similar groups that call themselves... (L Observateur, LA)
Melancon vs. Vitter: Itll be interesting Aug 29, 2009
David Vitter, R-Metairie, signals the beginning of the Senate campaign season. Vitter, our state s junior senator, seemed ripe for a challenge midway through his first Senate term when news broke that his phone number was among the records of a Washington prostitution ring. (New Iberia, LA)
Melancon to challenge Vitter for Senate Aug 28, 2009
Charlie Melancon will challenge David Vitter for his Senate seat in November 2010 ... Today I'm announcing my candidacy for the U.S. Senate to replace David Vitter, because Louisiana deserves better, said Melancon, three-term congressman from Napoleonville, La ... Melancon, a Democrat, will take on the incumbent David Vitter, a conservative Republican. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Senate GOP’s Doctors Launching Health Care Road Show Aug 26, 2009
Senate GOP s Doctors Launching Health Care Road Show - Roll Call. Senate GOP s Doctors Launching Health Care Road Show. (Roll Call)
Read Hannity's America Aug 26, 2009
The segment featured Republicans like South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and Louisiana Senator David Vitter. But as NewsBusters. (Fox News)
Health care reform debate punctuated by misinformation Aug 25, 2009
David Vitter, R-Metairie, residents are fearful Obama s next move will have the government pull the plug on grandma. Such a provision could never be true, if for nothing more than the fact that grandmas vote. (New Iberia, LA)
Sen.: 'Should be worried' Aug 23, 2009
David Vitter addressed a crowd of hundreds Monday afternoon to criticize President Obama s national health care reform proposals, while several New Iberia residents were there to tell the senator, We re sick of being trampled on ... Face it, David Vitter is not a paragon of virtue ... working class tax payer wrote on Aug 19, 2009 11:35 AM:" Thank you Senator David Vitter...!!! ". (New Iberia, LA)
'We salute...' Aug 23, 2009
U.S. SEN. DAVID VITTER, for holding a Town Hall meeting in the River Parishes at Convent during the August recess. Such meetings allow the public more access to their government officials. (L Observateur, LA)
Louisiana Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Vitter Aug 22, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 21, 2009, 11:20 a.m.. The Louisiana Democratic Party announced Friday that it has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. (Roll Call)
Healthcare dominates Vitter town hall in Convent Aug 19, 2009
L'Observateur Print Edition. BY JOHN H. WALKERLObservateur Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:44 PM CDT. (L Observateur, LA)
Former Stanford Adviser Says SEC Was Warned About Bad Certificates of Deposit Aug 18, 2009
Top Stories From Law. Doug SimpsonThe Associated PressAugust 18, 2009. (Law.com)
Divided crowd packs into town hall meeting on health care Aug 11, 2009
David Vitter invited people to a town hall meeting in Jefferson Parish, but this time the people who were upset were those left outside. It was standing room only at the Yenni Building in Elmwood. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Obama setting up arbitration panel to decide Katrina, Rita disputes Aug 7, 2009
03:00 PM CDT on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Becky Bohrer / Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
KANE - Jeff Boggs Aug 1, 2009
He rants about Senator David Vitter, and wants HIM to be fired. I think its time for Jeff Boggs skeletons to be brought out of the closet. (New Iberia, LA)
Can Republicans escape their extremists? Aug 1, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana shot back, calling Voinovich "a moderate, really wishy-washy" in an interview with the Washington Times. But Vitter offered indirect support for Voinovich's claim when he said: "I'm on the side of conservatives getting back to core conservative values. There are a lot of us from the South who hold those value(s), which I think the party is supposed to be about.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
La. porn star and Senate hopeful arrested Aug 1, 2009
David Vitter next year. She is also promoting a Web site, Draft Stormy, to publicize her potential campaign. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Porn star, Senate hopeful has rough week Aug 1, 2009
It's been a tough week for porn actress Stormy Daniels complete with a domestic violence charge and a car explosion as she continues to mull a U.S. Senate bid that could make life uncomfortable for incumbent first-term Louisiana Republican David Vitter, still recovering from a sex scandal. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Porn Stars Senate Bid Hits A Bump In The Road Jul 31, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (July 30, 2009)--Louisiana-born porn star Stormy Daniels has hit a few bumps in the road as she mulls a challenge to Louisianas Republican U.S. Senator David Vitter. Daniels was arrested Saturday on a domestic violence battery charge after she allegedly hit her husband at their home in Tampa, Fla. (KWTX.com, TX)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
Richard Shelby of Alabama * Lisa Murkowski of Alaska * John McCain of Arizona * Mel Martinez of Florida * Johnny Isakson of Georgia * Mike Crapo of Idaho * Chuck Grassley of Iowa * Sam Brownback of Kansas * Jim Bunning of Kentucky * David Vitter of Louisiana * Kit Bond of Missouri * Judd Gregg of New Hampshire * Richard Burr of North Carolina * George Voinovich of Ohio * Tom Coburn of Oklahoma * Jim DeMint of South Carolina * John Thune of South Dakota * Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas * Bob... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Land of the Lost: Landrieu in Louisiana Jul 29, 2009
In a July 2009 survey by Public Policy Polling, Landrieu s approval rating is only 43%, one point below the much maligned U.S. Senator David Vitter and a full 12 points below Governor Bobby Jindal. Clearly Senator Landrieu is out of step with the majority of Louisiana voters. (Human Events Online)
La. Sen. Vitter says he'll vote against Sotomayor Jul 29, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana says he will vote against confirming Sonia Sotomayor to be a Supreme Court justice. He said Tuesday that Sotomayor was ambiguous on gun rights and that he's concerned she would determine the outcome of cases based on personal biases. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The private lives of public officials Jul 24, 2009
David Vitter and former N.Y. Gov. Eliot Spitzer these are just the latest in a long line of dismaying revelations about people in whom the American voters once put their trust. Celebrities often disappoint. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Parish receives another grant to help build raw water intake Jul 23, 2009
Mary Landrieu and David Vitter and also Congressman Charlie Melancon to try and expedite the permit process. They have all seen the pictures of the third world operation we have here, Hubbard said. (L Observateur, LA)
Senate wise to expand access to prescription drugs from Canada Jul 22, 2009
The Senate has approved a proposal by Louisiana Republican David Vitter that would let Americans buy their prescription medications from Canadian pharmacies via the Internet. Sen. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama cabinet members pitch health plan to skeptical Reserve crowd Jul 21, 2009
David Vitter, R-Louisiana. It is a cost that could potentially be paid for, in part, by taxing health care benefits provided by employers. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Vitter supports 'Pump to the River' plan Jul 21, 2009
David Vitter (R-LA) announced he has introduced a bill directing the Army Corps of Engineers to build the controversial flood control system. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Enough, already, GOP Jul 20, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana and former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig. (Albany Times Union)
Thune pitches cross-state concealed weapon permit Jul 19, 2009
Thune s amendment has four co-sponsors: Republican s Mike Enzi and John Barrassso of Wyoming, Oklahoma s Tom Coburn and Louisiana s David Vitter. Thune previously introduced a separate bill with similar language to the amendment. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Political sex scandals a nonpartisan affair Jul 15, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana -- the guilty parties are able to overcome their dalliances. But for others -- like Democratic New York Gov. (Client No. 9) or sext-messaging Rep. (CNN -- US)
Senate Votes to Permit Drug Imports From Canada Jul 10, 2009
The plan, sponsored by Louisiana Republican David Vitter and approved 55-36, dealt a defeat to the powerful drug lobby, which has so far prevailed in defeating widespread imports of drugs from Canada and other places where prices are far lower than in the United States. Vitter's plan was attached to a bill funding the Customs Department and other homeland security agencies. (Newsmax)
Why the left misjudges GOP sex scandals Jul 10, 2009
While for Democrats, adultery often leads to ruined or constrained careers think Gary Hart, Bill Clinton, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards Republican adulterers from Newt Gingrich to David Vitter have lived to see another political day, still championing their hard-line conservative positions. Their survival isn't in spite of the GOP's evangelical base, but rather because of it. (Yahoo News)
Internet drug purchases included in spending bills Jul 10, 2009
The prescription drug plan by Louisiana Republican David Vitter passed the Senate by a 55-36 vote. It was added to a $42. (WCAX.com, VT)
The cheat sheet Jul 9, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Superior hurricane protection too expensive -- for now Jul 8, 2009
Senator s David Vitter and Mary Landrieu told Eyewitness News on Tuesday they are in the process of crafting legislation with Boxer that would authorize the corps to switch plans. A spokesperson for Landrieu said it could actually be presented in the senate as early as this week. (WWLTV.com, LA)
