Vitter: Iran Continues to Take Advantage of Obama Administration’s Lack of Enforcement
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding a multi-billion dollar agreement between a U.S. business and Iran, which is a U.S. State Department-designated State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Read MoreVitter Announces New Army Guard Cyber Protection Unit in Louisiana
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) announced that the Army National Guard will activate a Cyber Protection Unit in Louisiana. Activating these new cyber units is part of a larger, ongoing mission for the Guard to work in the federal response regions in order to uphold and maintain cyber protection capabilities across the country.
Read MoreVitter: Senate Democrats Support a Nuclear Iran
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats filibustering a vote on the Resolution of Disapproval regarding the Iran nuclear agreement.
Read MoreVitter: Obama Administration’s Efforts to Shut Out Oversight of Sec. Clinton’s Emails
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) today sent a letter to Inspectors General (IG) of the U.S. Department of State and the Intelligence Community Investigations Community regarding recent reports that their respective agencies are denying access to documents and communications relevant to ongoing IG investigations.
Read MoreObama Administration Refuses to Share Details of Iran Deal with Congress
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today questioned Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the State Department, whether members of the U.S. Senate should be allowed to see classified details of the Iran agreement. While members of the Obama administration – including Sherman – have seen the details of the agreement, they are currently being kept from Congress.
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Vitter Congratulates Gen. Rand, First 4-Star General at Barksdale
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today congratulated General Robin Rand for beginning his service as Commander for Air Force Global Strike Command. General Rand is the first 4-Star General to lead the Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFGSC), and today is his first day in this position. General Rand was confirmed in March 2015.
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Vitter: Iran Agreement is Really Bad Deal
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today released the following statement regarding the announcement of a nuclear deal between the United States and five other nations with Iran. Congress has 60 days to review the deal.
Read MoreVitter Amendment Protecting Jobs for Blind Louisianians Passes Senate
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today passed his legislation to protect jobs for the blind and disabled as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Defense Department funding bill. Specifically, Vitter’s amendment will protect the AbilityOne Program, the largest domestic job provider for the blind and those with other disabilities.
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