Bob Latta
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February 02, 2012
Data reported by POLITICO shows our economy isn't improving.
• The Federal Reserve has announced it will keep interest rates low through 2014, a sign of its pessimism about the pace of the economic recovery. • The Commerce Department found the nation’s economy grew at a 2.8 percent rate in the fourth quarter of 2011, a faster pace than the rest of the year but worse than expected. If the economic growth slows in the next quarter, it will be tough to keep unemployment down. • The Congressional Budget Office projected a wider budget deficit and rising unemployment for the rest of the year, with the jobless rate expanding to 8.9 percent by the end of the year. • Housing remains a problem. The Case-Shiller index again found that home prices across the country fell 1.3 percent in November from October in its most recent survey. The House is passing bills to spur the economy and help create jobs but the Senate and White House aren't supporting our efforts. Help us pass these bills by contacting your Senator.
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February 01, 2012
On February 1, 2009, President Obama said when speaking on the economy, “If I don’t have this done in three years, then there’s going to be a one-term proposition.” Three years later, the results couldn’t be clearer. The failed policies and broken promises of the President’s trillion-dollar stimulus have made things worse. As the chart below illustrates, the policies of the Obama Administration have left Americans worse off now than before Obama took office.
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December 21, 2011
I serve on the Environment & Economy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, which has jurisdiction over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC is responsible for ensuring the safety of the United States’ 104 nuclear reactors, as well as managing nuclear waste. In May, the Subcommittee held a hearing with the NRC’s Inspector General regarding the problems facing the Commission under the leadership of Chairman Jaczko. In October, the remaining four commissioners, two Democrats appointed by President Obama and two Republicans, wrote a letter to White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley expressing their concerns about the Chairman’s ability to lead the commission moving forward. I am concerned about the contents of this letter and will work with my colleagues on the Energy & Commerce Committee to ensure that nuclear safety, not political interests, remain the commission’s top priority.
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October 31, 2011
On Tuesday, Congressman LaTourette and I will host a natural gas round table with Ohio regulators, shale oil and gas development companies and end-users. The discussion will focus on addressing the following three key points:
The round table will allow us to hear first-hand how shale development can spur job creation and what environmental and regulatory challenges arise with shale development and hydraulic fracturing. The information derived from the event will be useful when discussing the federal government’s role in shale development. To follow the round table conversation online, make sure to click here on November 1st at 10:00 a.m.
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October 14, 2011
In support of October’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is urging all Ohio small businesses to take cybersecurity precautions to protect themselves against cyberattacks. Congressman Latta is one of 12 members serving on the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force. What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack. Why is Cybersecurity Important to Your Business? Cybersecurity affects anyone and everyone, from individuals to the government, and poses serious threats to our nation’s infrastructure, particularly the economy. Small businesses are key contributors to the nation’s infrastructure, but they are common targets to cyberattacks. According to a2010 Symantec study, 74 percent of small and medium-sized businesses were targeted by cyberattackers in the past year. Small businesses need to take the recommended safeguards to protect themselves, customers, and the future of their company against cyberattacks. What Can Your Business do to Protect Themselves Against Cyberattacks? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has provided small businesses with ten quick cybersecurity tips to follow:
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October 06, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Gun trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. However, I am greatly concerned about the details that are surfacing about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Operation Fast and Furious that was a failed attempt to track this growing problem. Along with many of my constituents, I am disturbed by the reports of how BATFE officials were complicit in the trafficking of large quantities of firearms to gunrunners and other criminals. Tragically, several of these weapons were found at the scene after U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was killed during a shootout near the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2010. I object to the decision-making that resulted in an operation allowing weapons from illegal sales in the United States to flow into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. I am especially concerned to hear that Attorney General Eric Holder was briefed on Operation Fast And Furious in a July 2010 memo, and I join with my colleagues in calling for you to instruct the Department of Justice to appoint a special counsel. As a matter of transparency, an independent investigation is necessary to reveal the full story behind Operation Fast and Furious. The Terry family and the American people deserve to know the truth about this operation. Thank you for your consideration of my request.
Sincerely, Robert E. Latta Member of Congress
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July 21, 2011
Congressman Latta commented in opposition to a proposed Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that would classify farm machinery as Commercial Motor Vehicles, requiring drivers of farm equipment to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Currently, federal highway laws exempt farmers driving on public roads from certain commercial vehicle regulations during planting and harvest seasons. Read Congressman Latta’s letter to the DOT, here.
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July 18, 2011
The number one goal of the debt ceiling negotiations is to make sure the United States meets its future financial obligations by having cuts that exceed the increase in the debt limit. If Congress and Washington can’t agree on cutting and capping federal spending, it’s estimated the federal government will have to reduce spending by 44 percent, according to a study by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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July 11, 2011
FairPoint Communications, Inc., an integrated telecommunications company with operations in Putnam County, announced its support for Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-Bowling Green) FCC Analysis of Benefits and Costs Act, H.R. 2289. The bill would require the FCC to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of proposed rules and final rules, limiting the implementation of burdensome regulations. Fairpoint Communications’ letter of support recognizes the importance of creating common sense regulations that do not stifle businesses ability to innovate and create jobs. From the letter: “The cost of regulation on FairPoint Communications and other broadband providers is crippling the ability to invest more resources in broadband networks. For example, late last year the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted it’s Open Internet Order which will create excessive regulatory burdens on FairPoint and other broadband providers. These additional regulatory burdens mandate additional requirements on transparency, and create new regulations on formal complaints and data collections from broadband providers. We believe this another example where not only were additional rules not necessary, they will also be costly to implement.”
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June 24, 2011
Today, Rep. Latta sent a letter to President Obama asking him to keep his promise of keeping unnecessary regulations off the books.
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