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In response to FEMA’s letter this evening denying federal assistance to Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties, Congressman Latta just sent separate letters to Governor Strickland and President Obama.  The letters can be found here and here.  The letter to Governor Strickland asks him to appeal the FEMA decision handed down today.  The letter to President Obama asks him to… Read more »

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This open Letter to the Editor was sent to all media outlets in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District Editor:     Recognizing the failed policies and agenda of the current Democrat leadership in Congress and the need for new ideas, I was proud to stand with House Republican leadership recently to help launch “America Speaking Out.”  This important project returns… Read more »

June 14, 2010—USDA Rural Development has a long standing history of assisting rural communities in need.  While it has no programs specifically designed for emergencies or natural disasters, USDA Rural Development does provide affordable financing that can assist communities and individuals who suffered damage from the recent tornados that swept through parts of rural Northwest Ohio.… Read more »

Congressman Robert E. Latta The Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology & the Internet Opening Statement – For the Record June 10, 2010 MR. CHAIRMAN; RANKING MEMBER STEARNS:  Thank you for holding this subcommittee hearing on H.R. 3101, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009.  It is my understanding… Read more »

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(via Ohio Department of Insurance) Wood, Fulton, Ottawa County Residents Advised to Beware of “Storm Chasers” Fly-by-night contractors may try to take advantage of homeowners of storm damaged homes (COLUMBUS) — State officials are warning residents of Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties and other areas affected by this weekend’s storms about unscrupulous contractors that may… Read more »