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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3962.   “From the beginning of the health care debate this year, constituents in my district and millions of Americans made it clear that they do not support the government takeover of our nation’s health care system which is exactly what Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Obama’s plan,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announced that on Wednesday, October 28th, President Barack Obama signed the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law which included TRICARE legislation Congressman Latta authored.   Congressman Latta’s TRICARE language was amended into the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2010 during debate in the House and Senate.   During the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrat Leadership unveiled H.R. 3962 "After weeks of discussion behind closed doors with no Republican input, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrat Leadership have finally unveiled their health care reform bill to the American people.   Of course, it is no surprise that… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) and House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) requesting a joint committee hearing on the state of lending to small businesses in the United States. “Over the past six months, I have repeatedly met with banks, both large… Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) received The Association of the United States Navy National Legislative Advocacy Award for his “superb leadership and outstanding service during the 110th and 111th Congress to improve the quality of life of Active Component and Reserve Component military members and their families.”   During the 110th and 111th Congress,… Read more »

WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill Conference Report.  The Conference Report included language that Congressman Latta previously worked to get amended into the bill to prevent spring-open assisted knives from being classified as switchblades under a proposed regulation… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of the one year anniversary of American Energy Freedom Day:  “Today marks the one year anniversary of American Energy Freedom Day.  President George W. Bush rescinded a 20 year old restriction on energy leasing in 85 percent of American waters known as the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on October 1,… Read more »

LATTA STATEMENT RECOGNIZING CONSTITUTION DAY   WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of Constitution Day.   “Today we celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution and recognize its importance in our nation’s history.  We were blessed as a nation to have individuals that put self-interest and sectionalism aside to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host an informational meeting regarding the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2010 academic year.   The informational meeting will take place from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21st at Napoleon High School, located at 701 Briarheath Drive.  At the meeting, potential candidates… Read more »

“During the August district work period, I attended numerous meetings across the Fifth District and met with hundreds of constituents who made it clear that they are unhappy with the way Congress is conducting the current health care debate.  Democrat Congressional leadership continues to rush health care legislation through both chambers, with no real explanation.  Constituents in Ohio’s… Read more »