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In response to FEMA’s letter this evening denying federal assistance to Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties, Congressman Latta just sent separate letters to Governor Strickland and President Obama. The letters can be found here and here. The letter to Governor Strickland asks him to appeal the FEMA decision handed down today. The letter to President Obama asks him to reconsider today’s decision and to move forward with declaring these counties as federal disaster areas. Read More »

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This open Letter to the Editor was sent to all media outlets in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District Editor: Recognizing the failed policies and agenda of the current Democrat leadership in Congress and the need for new ideas, I was proud to stand with House Republican leadership recently to help launch “America Speaking Out.” This important project returns control of the country’s agenda to the American people by collecting thoughts and ideas from across the country on what issues you believe Congress should be addressing. America Speaking Out is an interactive project that allows people to su... Read More »

June 14, 2010—USDA Rural Development has a long standing history of assisting rural communities in need. While it has no programs specifically designed for emergencies or natural disasters, USDA Rural Development does provide affordable financing that can assist communities and individuals who suffered damage from the recent tornados that swept through parts of rural Northwest Ohio. Rural Development’s grants and loans may not be the first source for financial relief for Ohio’s devastated rural communities, but the agency’s assistance can be a part of a community’s longer term rebuilding proce... Read More »

Congressman Robert E. Latta The Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology & the Internet Opening Statement – For the Record June 10, 2010 MR. CHAIRMAN; RANKING MEMBER STEARNS: Thank you for holding this subcommittee hearing on H.R. 3101, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009. It is my understanding that the legislation would expand accessibility for individuals with vision, hearing and other disabilities to “Internet-enabled” communications services, equipment, and software. With the latest technology and innovations in the marketpl... Read More »

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(via Ohio Department of Insurance) Wood, Fulton, Ottawa County Residents Advised to Beware of “Storm Chasers” Fly-by-night contractors may try to take advantage of homeowners of storm damaged homes (COLUMBUS) — State officials are warning residents of Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties and other areas affected by this weekend’s storms about unscrupulous contractors that may try to defraud residents out of money. “Fly-by-night contractors come out after storms like the ones we had on Saturday and Sunday, preying on those desperate to get their homes repaired,” said Ohio Department of Insurance D... Read More »