In light of recent reports detailing plans by several states to use high-risk pool health plans funded by federal taxpayer dollars under President Obama’s health care law to offer abortion services, Ohio House GOP members yesterday urged Governor Ted Strickland (D) to assure Ohioans that the final plan to be submitted by the State of Ohio will not include elective abortion as a covered… Read more »
Earlier 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 the Interior Department in the Deepwater Horizon Disaster.” Video of the opening statement can be found on Congressman Latta’s YouTube Channel.
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Last night, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent letters to President Obama and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate stressing the importance of Governor Strickland’s appeal to FEMA for Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties to be declared federal disaster areas in the wake of the deadly tornados that hit the area on June 5th. Specifically, the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting against the conference report for H.R. 4173.
“Over a year and a half later, taxpayers across the country are still outraged that they bailed out Wall Street and big banks and now this bill will leave taxpayers permanently vulnerable to financing future financial institution bailouts. This bill does… Read more »
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 »
