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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after President Obama’s speech at West Point this evening.   “Now more than ever, our Armed Forces who keep our nation safe need the full support of Congress and the American people.  President Obama’s speech tonight outlined a much-needed troop increase in Afghanistan to continue to root out terrorists and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after House Resolution 861, which supports the objectives and values associated with National Military Family Month, passed the House of Representatives.   “The families of military personnel understand the sacrifices of commitment to America’s interests through service in our armed forces.  It is in… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and seven Republican members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and asked him to establish a bipartisan, independent oversight board to review how stimulus funds are being spent in Ohio.  A copy of the letter can be found here.  This is the second letter sent to Governor Strickland… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Citizens Forum on Monday, November 23rd from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Upper Sandusky High School Auditorium located at 800 North Sandusky Street, Upper Sandusky.   The Citizens Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss important issues facing Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District.  All media and the public are invited… Read more »

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 »