Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) said Tuesday he will block lawmakers from approving the nomination of a key Interior Department official until the department issues 15 deepwater...
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Senate Republican Vitter puts hold on Interior nominee to pressure the dept. to issue drilling permits
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