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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama requesting the President rescind the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate that requires all health insurance plans to include contraception coverage. “The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion and freedom of speech,” said Rep. Latta. “A mandate requiring all employers to provide… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after President Obama announced a policy revision to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires all employers to pay for health insurance with contraceptive coverage:  “President Obama’s announcement is an affront to freedom. The new rule doesn’t change anything from the initial… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) along with 154 of his pro-life colleagues, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asking the Secretary to suspend the contraceptive coverage mandate until HHS can ensure both employers and individuals are provided their constitutionally protected conscience rights.   “Members of Congress are using… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after President Obama failed to submit a budget request today for Fiscal Year 2013. By law, presidents have to submit their budgets no later than the first Monday in February. The White House budget is expected on February 13. “With trillion-dollar budget deficits, it behooves the President to submit a budget on… Read more »

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 »