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Apr 20, 2010 / Trial Separation From The Truth

Cheating on Bipartisanship

Cheating on Bipartisanship

David Vitter claims to want bipartisanship in the Senate, but he's already on the record opposing bipartisan compromise, saying "we're not going to do it"

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Mar 30, 2010 / Trial Separation From The Truth

Cheating on Wall Street Reform

Cheating on Wall Street Reform

Vitter is pushing the Wall Street claim that financial reform will actually prolong the "too big to fail" problem, a characterization that even Larry Kudlow disagrees with.

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Jan 19, 2010 / Trial Separation From The Truth

Disaster Loan Forgiveness

Disaster Loan Forgiveness

Vitter says winning forgiveness for Community Disaster Loans made in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is one his "top priorities," yet his actions show otherwise.

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Dec 8, 2009 / Trial Separation From The Truth

Vitter’s Sudden Interest in Women’s Health

Vitter’s Sudden Interest in Women’s Health

Vitter said he’s been "very involved on breast-cancer-related issues," yet he has consistently voted to allow big insurance companies to restrict access routine breast cancer screenings.

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Nov 10, 2009 / Trial Separation From The Truth

“Dictatorial Powers”

“Dictatorial Powers”

Vitter claimed that a climate change bill gave the president "dictatorial powers" in a "climate emergency." But even a conservative blogger called him out on this one.

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