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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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) issued the following statement in wake of the deadly tornadoes that touched-down in Wood and Fulton Counties on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones during last night’s horrible storm.  As we move forward, my office is committed to assisting officials at the local and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement upon the introduction of America Speaking Out, an effort by House Republicans to engage the American people in the process of building a new policy agenda for America.  Through America Speaking Out, the American people will be given a voice in setting the priorities for a national agenda. At town hall meetings,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Belkofer, 44, from Perrysburg who died in combat while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  LTC Belkofer died Tuesday of wounds sustained in a May 18th attack. “Our thoughts and prayers are with LTC Belkofer’s family, friends, and fellow soldiers as they… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening statement during today’s hearing on “Inquiry into Deepwater Horizon Gulf Coast Oil Spill.” “Chairman Stupak and Ranking Member Burgess:     I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement after the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group launched YouCut, a first-of-its kind initiative designed to change the culture of spending in Washington to a culture of savings.  Congressman Latta is a member of the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group.   “America is at a… Read more »

LATTA STATEMENT ON RULES COMMITTEE HEARING ON HOME STAR BILL WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after today’s House Committee on Rules rejected an amendment on a party-line vote offered by Congressman Latta that would prevent H.R. 5019, the Home Star bill, from being enacted if there is a negative effect on the national… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding the Executive Order President Obama is expected to sign surrounding the pro-life issues in the Democrat health care reform package that was signed into law today.   “On Sunday, March 21, Congress held a career-defining vote on the issue of government funding of abortion and for the pro-life… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting against H. R. 3590, the Senate-passed health care bill.   “I was proud to stand with the majority of Americans who made it clear they did not want the House of Representatives to pass this Democrat health care bill.  With tonight’s vote, Speaker Pelosi, President Obama, Majority Leader Reid,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in response to the intense and public disagreement between the Obama administration and Israeli officials after the announcement of housing construction in East Jerusalem. “I am very troubled by the recent tone of this administration towards Israel, one of America’s staunchest allies and defender of democracy in the… Read more »