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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) have sent a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson citing concerns for the stringent new air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). States and local communities are in the process of implementing the current PM2.5 standards, but if these standards are… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), issued the following statement on his selection to serve as the Vice Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee during the 113th Congress:  “I am honored to join the committee’s leadership team and grateful to Chairman Upton for this opportunity to serve as the Vice Chair of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Labor Department released its latest jobs number today, reporting the unemployment rate at 7.9 percent. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement on the October jobs report: “The Obama Administration told us that if we passed a massive federal ‘stimulus’ our unemployment rate would now be below six percent, but instead the unemployment… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Manufacturing Caucus, has received the National Association Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. Congressman Latta was awarded for his consistent support of policies that enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to succeed in the global economy. “With the largest number of manufacturing jobs in… Read more »

Today, the Labor Department released its latest jobs numbers, reporting the unemployment rate at 7.8 percent. 114,000 new jobs were added during the month of September, while manufacturing lost 16,000 jobs. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement on the September jobs report:  “Today’s unemployment report is far from the 150,000 new jobs we need to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was awarded with the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) Patriot Award. This is one of USSA’s highest honors and is awarded to individuals who have made contributions throughout their lifetime to the protection and advancement of sportsmen’s rights. Latta was just one of two individuals to receive the Patriot Award this year. “It is a great honor to… Read more »

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in conjunction with Ohio Farm Bureau, has recognized Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) as a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award. Congressman Latta received the award for his support on policies that help to advance and strengthen agricultural communities and rural America. “As the representative of the largest agricultural district… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in favor of H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, a package of five energy bills that would promote domestic energy production and protect American jobs. Latta released the following statement regarding H.R. 3409: “Under the current administration, the coal industry has endured an… Read more »

September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to sign the U.S. Constitution. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) offered the following statement in recognition of Constitution Day:  “Today we commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution and recognize its importance in our nation’s founding. As American citizens we… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was awarded today the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read more »