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Facing pressure from farmers and lawmakers, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it would reconsider its rule proposal, which significantly narrows the parental exemption on American farms. The original rule proposal made it illegal for youth family members to work on family farms owned by other relatives, and further would have prohibited them from working on their family farm if the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (H.R. 1173), which would cut a financially unstable long-term care insurance program under the President’s health care law. “During congressional hearings on the program it was revealed from administration witnesses that the CLASS… Read more »

Today, Congressman Latta announced that Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jeremiah Gorsuch and his wife, Rebekah Gorsuch, will be his guest to President Obama’s third State of the Union address. A native from Wauseon, Ohio, SFC Gorsuch has served two tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist. SFC Gorsuch's awards and decorations include a Bronze… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union address, which marks the 1000th day since the Democrat-controlled Senate passed a budget. ON THE ECONOMY “In order for President Obama’s proposals to work and turn around the economy we can’t repeat the last three years. The President needs to end our debt problem by… Read more »

To help promote literacy, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is kicking off National Reading Day, January 23, by inviting public libraries in the Fifth Congressional District to participate in the Library of Congress Surplus Books Program. Materials notused by Library of Congress for their permanent collection are available for donation to educational institutions and non-profit… Read more »

Following the 39th National March for Life event, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted a Congressional reception for hundreds of constituents who attended the pro-life rally in Washington, D.C. “Throughout my 21 years in public service, I have been proud to stand with the pro-life community and have worked to protect the rights of the unborn and the conscience rights of… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) made the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced that it will not expand the exemption for religious employers from the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives approved by the FDA: “The President has once again ignored the conscience rights of Americans. This mandate will cause religious organizations to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA): “SOPA and PIPA are well-intentioned proposals that attempt to address online piracy concerns; however, in their current form the legislation goes too far. The proposals can present damaging ramifications to free speech, global cybersecurity and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to block the Keystone XL pipeline: “After 35 consecutive months of unemployment at or above eight percent, how can President Obama reject a shovel-ready jobs project that puts our country on a path to less reliance on energy from some countries that don’t like us. A project like… Read more »

Today, President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness released its year-end report, Road Map to Renewal, pushing for a number of reforms to boost job growth. The council recommends lowering the corporate tax rate, expanding domestic drilling and simplifying the regulatory process, among other proposals. “I am glad to see the council is echoing some of my energy independence… Read more »