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WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Republican American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) will participate in two hearings in Indianapolis, Indiana and San Luis Obispo, California next week with leading energy experts to discuss solutions to America’s energy challenges. The AESG will be hosting several summits across the country next week in order to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is proud to announce his new virtual office and website http://latta.house.gov. At the virtual office and website, constituents can contact Congressman Latta’s office for information on legislation, assistance with Federal Agencies, or tour information for visits to Washington, D.C.  Constituents can also subscribe to email updates from Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, made the following statement after House Republicans introduced their budget alternative today. “Simply put, President Obama’s budget proposal taxes too much, spends too much, and borrows too much.  Last week’s Budget Committee hearings shed light on the outrageous spending proposal that we as a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, made the following statement regarding today’s proceedings:    “Now that the President’s outrageous spending plan has been revealed we must focus on massive cuts to the budget to bring this plan anywhere close to a reasonable dollar amount.  This budget plan does nothing more than… Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was appointed to the House Committee on the Budget.  “Now more than ever, Congress must get serious about the trillions of dollars we spend each year in the budget.  My constituents, as well as millions of other taxpayers across the country have made it clear that they are tired of out-of-control spending in Washington and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in light of the recent AIG bonus legislation.   “I have voted against giving big bonuses to employees of companies who received taxpayer money by opposing the Financial Market Rescue legislation and the “stimulus” bill twice.  Now, Democrats in the House and Senate want to provide cover for themselves by… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after President Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress this evening. “President Obama’s address to Congress and our nation tonight provided a sober reminder of the struggles we face as a nation.  However, President Obama relied on tired rhetoric of pointing fingers of blame on past administrations and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting against H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Stimulating our nation’s economy cannot come from pork barrel spending.  The Democrat majority have littered H.R. 1 with wasteful government spending that only puts our country further into debt with no real effect on our economy in the… Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Latta (R- Bowling Green) re-introduced the following legislation he sponsored in the 110th Congress.  -The TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009, a bill that allows retired members of National Guard and reserve units with 20 or more years of faithful and honorable service to purchase healthcare that was… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after the House of Representatives considered H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  “The auto industry is a critical segment of our nation’s economy, especially in Ohio.  During the testimony from the “Detroit 3” and the drafting of this legislation, important questions remain… Read more »