Vitter Says Hagel Nomination Being Rushed Through Senate
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today in the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Secretary of Defense Nominee, Sen. Chuck Hagel, suggested that Hagel’s nomination was being rushed through the Senate without proper vetting. “We are not asking for anything ou... Read More
Vitter Stands in Support of Israel’s Self-Defense
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today made the following statement in response to escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. “The violence against the Israeli people by Hamas and terrorists organizations in Gaza, always bad, has been escalating horribly for the past six days. Israel... Read More
Vitter, Cassidy Announce Academy Day in Baton Rouge
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) today announced that staff from his office as well as Rep. Bill Cassidy’s M.D (R-LA) office will conduct an Academy Day on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge. Vitter and Cassidy have i... Read More
Vitter, Fleming Announce Academy Day in Shreveport
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) and Rep. John Fleming, MD (R-La) today announced that staff from their offices will conduct an Academy Day on Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the LSU-Shreveport University Center. Vitter and Fleming have invited representatives f... Read More
Vitter Secures Air Force Chief Nominee Commitment to Keep Global Strike Command at Barksdale
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, met with General Mark Welsh, the nominee to be the next Air Force Chief of Staff. Vitter said he’ll support confirmation of Welsh after securing commitments to keeping the Global Strike Command at Barks... Read More
Vitter Extends Condolences to Victims, Families Affected by Terrorist Attacks in Bulgaria
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter today made the following statement regarding yesterday’s terror attack in Burgas, Bulgaria. Forty Israeli tourists were attacked by a suicide bomber; six are reported dead, and more than thirty are injured. “I extend my sincere condolences... Read More
Vitter Successfully Halts Proposed Cuts to A-10’s at Barksdale
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter announced that the Senate Armed Services Committee has completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 that will include provisions to halt the proposed cuts to A-10s at Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as support the future m... Read More
Vitter Continues Fight to Halt Air Force Cuts to Louisiana Installations
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter announced that the Senate Armed Services Committee is currently marking up the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and says he’s committed to getting the Air Force to clearly explain proposed cuts to A-10s at Barksdale Air Force Base and... Read More
ICYMI: Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own "oil weapon" (Reuters)
Excerpts: “Late last year, Iran issued a series of not-so veiled threats to the West, suggesting it could use its "oil weapon" to show displeasure over toughening sanctions by halting exports or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. “This weekend, the Group of Eight nations may offer a t... Read More
Vitter Warns of National Security Risks if Strategic Petroleum Reserve is Opened
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today warned the administration of the security concerns of opening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. News reports have indicated that Obama will ask other G8 leaders for a coordinated reserve release at their upcoming summit. “The U.S. is the single... Read More