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Latta Opposes Proposed DOT Rule on Farmers

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. To submit a comment visit www.regulations.gov, via fax at 202-493-2251, or sent via US Mail to: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, R... Read More »

What Happens If the Debt Ceiling Isn't Increased?

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. Read More »

Latta FCC Bill Gains Industry Support

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 ... Read More »

Citizens Against Government Waste Supports Consumer Relief for Pain at the Pump Act

After the introduction of the Consumer Relief for Pain at the Pump Act, Citizens Against Government Waste lent their support to this legislation. Their letter of support recognizes the importance of increasing our natural resources in order to curb high gas prices. From their letter: "Rep. Latta’s bill seeks to increase domestic oil production, drive down gas prices, repeal onerous energy development policies and mandates, and reduce bureaucratic delays that obstruct the refining and permitting process. The legislation would overturn the Obama Administration’s permitorium on America’s outer co... Read More »

Latta spectrum bill receives two thumbs up from tech industry

The Spectrum Innovation Act, H.R. 1622 introduced by Congressman Latta on April 18th has received approval from the High Tech Spectrum Coalition (HTSC), a group of four leading high tech trade associations. The Spectrum Innovation Act incentivizes existing spectrum licensees to voluntarily relinquish a part or all of their spectrum in exchange for a portion of the proceeds generated by the auction. The letter of support from the HTSC says: "The coalition believes auctions will allow for the best use of our nation's valuable spectrum resources, encourages efficient use of spectrum by licensees,... Read More »

Latta recognizes U.S. Military Service Academy appointments

On Sunday, May 1, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized U.S. Military Academy Appointments for the incoming class of 2015 for the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio. This year, eight students received appointments and were honored at an afternoon reception with the Congressman. Ashton Genzman, daughter of Greg Genzman and Judy Ubben-Genzman of Perrysburg will graduate this Spring from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo. She has accepted an offer of appointment from the U.S. Naval Academy. Jennifer Guzowski, daughter of Bruce and Jeanette Guzowski of Tiffin, will graduate this Spring f... Read More »

Japan needs our help

Japan, the world's third largest economy, has suffered three earthquakes and a tsunami leaving thousands of people without food, shelter and power. I am deeply saddened by the reports out of Japan and encourage our community to help the Japanese recover from this awful natural disaster. If you can provide any assistance, please contact ISOH/IMPACT, an international charitable organization located in Perrysburg, Ohio dedicated to ensuring a brighter future for children and families through domestic and international relief, medical rehabilitation and development efforts across the globe. ISOH/I... Read More »

Protecting the Defense of Marriage Act

Yesterday, I co-sponsored Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s (R-MO) Defend Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Resolution, H. Con. Res. 25, which calls on the Obama administration to reverse its decision to stop defending DOMA. Since 1996, when President Clinton signed DOMA into law, which statutorily defined marriage, for federal purposes, as a “legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife” and provided that no state would be required to recognize same-sex marriages contracted in other states. President Obama’s refusal to drop DOMA is a blatant assault to our Constitution – a president can’t p... Read More »

Republican Members of House Energy and Commerce Committee Opinion Piece "Energy Change Isn't Easy for a Reason"

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NOTE: This opinion piece originally appeared in Politico on December 1st, which can be found here. Energy change isn't easy for a reason By: Republican Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee December 1, 2010 04:55 AM EST With a new congressional session comes a recycling of the old proposal to raid the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This seems a bizarre moment to advance the idea that a group, which didn’t stand up to the Barack Obama-Nancy Pelosi axis on its radical energy and environmental initiatives, should now take over the work of the committee that ... Read More »

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