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On June 25th, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), sent a letter to President Obama asking him to issue a temporary waiver of the Jones Act, a provision within the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.  The Jones Act requires all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried by U.S. flagged ships, constructed in the United States, owned by U.S. citizens, and crewed by U.S.… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) sent letters to Governor Strickland and President Obama after learning that FEMA will not declare Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties as federal disaster areas in the wake of the deadly tornados that hit the area on June 5th.  Congressman Latta’s letter to Governor Strickland can be found here and his letter to President Obama can be… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced this week that House Democrats will not pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2011. “One of the main responsibilities of Congress is to pass an operating budget for the Federal government, and it is a sad state of affairs when House Democrat leadership cannot perform… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) delivered the following opening statement during the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee hearing titled “The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill,” with BP CEO Tony Hayward testifying.  Video of Congressman Latta’s opening statement can be found on his YouTube Channel.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding President Obama’s address to the nation this evening.   “As the cleanup process continues in the Gulf, Americans continue to be frustrated with the lack of management and solutions from all parties involved.  After 57 days, a clear plan should have already been put into action.  While no one… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to Craig Fugate, Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), asking him to expedite the review of Governor Strickland’s June 9th request for federal disaster relief in the wake of deadly tornados that touched down in Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties on June 5th.   A copy of the letter can be… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host his America Speaking Out town hall event on Monday, June 21st at 7:00 P.M. at the following location: Terra Community College Building B, Conference Room 101 2830 Napoleon Road Fremont America Speaking Out is an effort by House Republicans to engage Americans across the country and give them a voice in creating a new agenda for… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama stating his full support for Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s request on June 9th for federal disaster assistance for Wood and Fulton Counties in wake of last week’s deadly storm.  A copy of the letter can be found here.   “Because this damage is so severe, I believe that we cannot delay in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined U.S. Sens. George V. Voinovich (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to send a letter to President Obama yesterday evening in support of Governor Ted Strickland’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for several Northwest Ohio communities. This is the second letter that Congressman Latta has sent to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama, asking him to declare Wood and Fulton Counties as federal disaster areas in wake of this past weekend’s deadly storms.  A copy of the letter can be found here. “Because of the deaths and massive destruction left in the wake of these storms, it is imperative that we provide whatever assistance may be… Read more »