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LATTA STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS TO CONGRESS

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“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…

LATTA TO HOST CITIZENS FORUM

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Citizens Forum on Friday, September 11th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Rockford American Legion Post 508 located at 105 West Bridge Street, Rockford.  The Citizens Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss important issues facing Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District.  All media and the public are invited.

LATTA TO HOST CITIZENS FORUM

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Citizens Forum on Monday, August 31st from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the Black River Education Center Auditorium which is located at 257 County Road 40, Sullivan.  The Citizens Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss important issues facing Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District.  All media and the public are invited. -30-

Congressional Leaders to Host Energy Summit in Columbus to Discuss Solutions to America’s Energy Challenges

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) is pleased to announce that he will host The American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) and its Chairman, Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, in Columbus, Ohio next week as the AESG will hold an Energy Summit with leading energy experts to discuss solutions to America’s energy challenges.  The AESG has hosted several summits…

LATTA TO HOST ENERGY SUMMIT

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Republican Conference American Energy Solutions Group (AESG), will host an Energy Summit in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.  Congressman Latta will be joined by House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN), Chairman of the AESG, who will chair the event.  Other Members participating in the summit…

LATTA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO AWARD MEDAL OF HONOR TO FREMONT RESIDENT ARTHUR JIBILIAN

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On July 31, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced H.R. 3496, a bill that would authorize and request the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor for actions behind enemy lines during the 1944 successful mission, code named “Operation Halyard” to Fremont resident Arthur Jibilian.  In addition, this legislation will waive the time limitations specified in…

LATTA ANNOUNCES U.S. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATION TIMELINE

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is pleased to announce he is accepting applications for nominations to the United States Military Service Academies.  Applications for the 2010 academic year will be accepted for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings…

LATTA OPPOSES DEMOCRAT SPENDING GIMMICK

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting against H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2009. Currently, PAYGO rules require spending bills in Congress to have a revenue source that funds the programs the legislation enacts.  H.R. 2920 only requires PAYGO rules for 53% of the federal budget, mainly entitlement spending, and most tax…

LATTA STATEMENT ON FY 2010 DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting against H.R. 3081, The FY2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Act. “House Republicans fully support funding important international and foreign assistance activities that fight illegal drug trafficking, promote security, and economic growth in developing countries.  I fully…

LATTA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF CAP AND TAX LEGISLATION

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, passed the House of Representatives this evening.  “I have firmly opposed Cap and Trade, also known as Cap and Tax, since the legislation was first introduced.  With today’s vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will establish the largest…