Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. David Vitter [R, LA]

Don't retire shuttle in 2010, McCain says

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Citing worsening tensions with Russia, U.S. Sen. John McCain and two influential Republican colleagues have asked the White House to take steps that could keep the space shuttle flying beyond its scheduled retirement in 2010.

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Keep Space Shuttle Options Open

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON – Acknowledging that a NASA authorization bill is unlikely to be enacted this year, three Republican senators – including presidential candidate John McCain (R-Ariz.) – ha...

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McCain, Vitter, and Hutchison Want To Consider Shuttle Flights Past 2010

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

News Stories, Press Releases, and Events Calendar. Open it in the morning and leave it running all day. Self-updates every 15 minutes. Posted by kcowing at August 26, 2008 3:16 PM "Sen. John McCain -- joined by Republican colleagues Kay Bailey

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Tippen leaves Sen. Vitter's office

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Brent Tippen of West Monroe has accepted a position in the San Francisco Bay-area with Chevron to handle public and media relations. He is leaving U.S. Sen. David Vitter's office as the Northeast Louisiana regional director. Tippen received his M.A.

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Lolis Eric Elie

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

In Washington, Sen. David Vitter is seeking to use campaign contributions to pay his attorney fees in a matter not directly related to his re-election. ...

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Back in the spotlight

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

When Rudy Giuliani was ahead in the early presidential polls, US Sen. David Vitter, R-La., had visions of being named his running mate at next month's ...

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National Briefing

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

FEC OKs senator's legal fees Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) can use campaign funds to pay for some of his legal fees stemming from an escort service scandal, the Federal Election Commission has decided. The FEC deadlocked on Vitter's request to pay all of

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In the Nation

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

At Central High in Knoxville, student Jasmine Irvin (left) is comforted by her mother, Donessa, after the shooting. WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has agreed to delay new rules that would give the FBI greater leeway in investigations of terrorism

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Vitter can use some of his campaign funs for legal fees

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission says U.S. Senator David Vitter can use his campaign funds to pay for some of his legal fees stemming from an escort service scandal. However, the commission deadlocked on Vitter's request to pay all of his

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David Vitter makes the E! network's '15 Most Shocking Political ...

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

by Dave Walker, TV columnist, The Times-Picayune E! cable network will feature the Vitter scandel on "15 Most Shocking Political Sex Scandals" at 7 pm ...

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FEC Allows Disgraced Senator to Use Some Campaign Funds for Legal Fees

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) decided Thursday that Senator David Vitter (R-LA) will be able to use campaign funds to pay part of his more than ...

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'Hizzoner' Mayor C. Ray Nagin isn't the only one worthy of awards

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

... Committee could present its Listen Up Dimwit Don't You Realize That People Are Going to Joke About This For the Rest of Your Life Award to David Vitter, ...

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The Charleston Gazette: Reality

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., said: "Countless lives have been saved since Congress raised the national minimum drinking age to 21 in 1984. ...

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A legal tab, dipped in dirt

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Remember Sen. David Vitter, R-La.? He's been in the news a lot lately; the "family values" Republican has been linked to an escort services scandal. ...

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Vitter visits JDP to address US energy crisis

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

... and veteransâ€™ issues were the biggest topics of concern among local residents at a town hall meeting with Republican US Sen. David Vitter on Tuesday. ...

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In the Nation

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - The White House is missing as many as 225 days of e-mail dating back to 2003, and there is little if any likelihood a recovery effort will be completed by the time the Bush administration leaves office, according to an internal White House

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FEC Punts on McCain and Vitter

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Six months after the fact, the Federal Election Commission on Thursday finally recognized Republican presidential candidate John McCain ’s withdrawal from the public finance system for the primaries. The FEC directed the Treasury Department not to make

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FEC: 'Senator can use campaign money for legal fees'

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

New Orleans U.S. Sen. David Vitter can use campaign funds to pay some legal costs from his involvement in an escort service scandal, according to a draft opinion prepared for the Federal Election Commission. The commission is scheduled to take up the

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Sen. Vitter Can't Use Campaign Funds For Legal Bills In Prostitution Case (AHN)

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Attorneys at the Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in a draft opinion on Wednesday that Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) cannot use his campaign funds to pay for most of the legal fees he has incurred in relation to his links to a

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White House is missing e-mail

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

AP Sen. David Vitter (R., La.) can use campaign funds to pay some legal costs from his involvement in an escort-service scandal, according to a draft ...

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