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Earlier this year, Veterans Administration hospitals were accused of covering up how long their patients wait for care by keeping a secret waiting list designed to hide problems. Now Veterans Administration hospitals are being accused of a cover up that's less potentially lethal: hiding religious symbols, like crucifixes, in their chapels as a way to achieve religious… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) recently led a letter, which included 22 of his U.S House of Representatives colleagues, to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson following reports that permanent religious symbols were covered in VA medical center chapels when they were not in use. “Many individuals use our VA chapels for meditation and worship and as a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act. The legislation comes as reports regarding unacceptable delays, an inability to schedule appointments and even veterans’ deaths while waiting for care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continue to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Co-Chairman of the Congressional French Caucus, today released the following statement in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.  "We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the ‘greatest generation’ for their selfless sacrifices during World War II, and especially on D-Day," said Latta. "Through their heroic efforts, these brave troops were able to… Read more »

Following Tuesday’s veterans town hall meetings in Perrysburg, Findlay and Defiance, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today sent a letter to House Veteran’s Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL) and Ranking Member Michael Michaud (D-ME), sharing the issues Northwest Ohio veterans have had when navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “After hearing from Ohio’s Fifth… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) held three listening sessions throughout Ohio's Fifth Congressional District yesterday in an effort to hear veterans' experiences with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and assist with any issues or concerns they may have. At the events, which were held in Perrysburg, Findlay and Defiance, Ohio veterans detailed stories about the current lengthy wait… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District today, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences with the VA, as well as any other issues they may be experiencing.… Read more »

In light of recent revelations regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) mishandling  of veterans’ care, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki regarding the need to ensure timely and quality care for our nation’s heroes. The letter stresses that this is especially important as the number of troops returning from overseas missions increases… Read more »

Co-Chairmen of the Congressional French Caucus, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Congressman John Campbell (R-CA), Congressman Michael Michaud (D-ME) and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), released the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of S. Res. 421, a resolution recognizing the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. The resolution was introduced as an amendment to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced that he will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Tuesday, May 27, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences with the VA, as well as any… Read more »