David Vitter

Vitter's New Clout Could Get Things Done

Kelly Connelly — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:26:00 +0000

The U.S.

Super PAC Could Help Vitter in Gubernatorial Bid

The Associated Press — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:23:05 +0000

A Washington fundraising heavyweight is helping to set up federal and state super PACs to support U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a move that heightens speculation that Vitter is eyeing a bid to run for governor.

Vitter Named Top Republican on Environment Committee

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:42:44 +0000

U.S. Senator David Vitter has been named deputy Senate whip and will take over as the top ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Vitter cancels town hall meetings in north La.

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:42:01 +0000

U.S. Sen. David Vitter says he's canceled Vitter two town hall meetings in north Louisiana because of Tropical Storm Isaac.

The Louisiana Republican said meetings today in Lake Providence and on Tuesday in Winnsboro have been canceled.

Vitter: EPA gives La grant to help fight dead zone

The Associated Press — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:54:58 +0000

U.S. Sen. David Vitter says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will award a $100,000 grant to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to help fight the Gulf of Mexico's "dead zone."

Vitter talks of highway bill, skips Medicaid cuts

The Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:06:54 +0000

U.S. Sen. David Vitter is highlighting his role as Louisiana's lone member on the congressional committee that drew up a final version of the federal highway bill. But he's omitting the detail that the bill blows an $859 million hole in Louisiana's Medicaid funding.

Vitter Pushes to Extend Flood Insurance Program

The Associated Press — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:53:39 +0000

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — U.S. Sen. David Vitter is pushing for a long-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.

The Louisiana Republican wants to stop extending the program with short-term extensions. The insurance program, which provides help for people who are flooded, hasn't been fully reauthorized since 2004. The program is slated to expire at the end of May unless it is extended.

A bill sponsored by Vitter to extend the flood insurance program through 2016 is awaiting a vote before the full Senate.