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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), along with four other Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to President Obama urging him to instruct federal agencies to work together to identify federal airwaves that can be cleared and auctioned for mobile broadband. “The incentive auctions included in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 are an importa... Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and a group of 12 bipartisan Members of Congress representing Ohio and Michigan sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Commerce, Rebecca Blank, requesting strong enforcement of trade laws in the ongoing anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations requested by Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool). Whirlpool is based in Benton Harbor, MI, ... Read more »

The Labor Department released its latest jobs numbers today, reporting that only 69,000 jobs were added in May. In addition, the unemployment rate increased to 8.2%. The number of jobs added falls far short of the 100,000 jobs that need to be added per month to keep up with population growth. Upon the release, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement: “Today’s jobs nu... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement concerning the ongoing debt negotiations between Congress and the White House: “The goal of any debt ceiling agreement should focus on making sure the United States meets its future financial obligations and cuts spending. Both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s have warned the United States that unless significant long-term reduc... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) co-sponsored the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 459, by Representative Ron Paul (R-TX). The bill calls for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct and complete a thorough audit of the Federal Reserve before the end of 2012. “We need a transparent monetary authority that answers to the people, not an unelected board that refuse... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after approval of a resolution that establishes the fiscal year 2012 budget, which cuts the federal deficit by $4.4 trillion over the next decade: “Washington’s spending is out of control and the only way to remedy this is to make our federal budget lives within its means, just like America’s families. I, with my Republican col... Read more »

Today marks the day Ohioans have finally earned enough money to pay off their total tax obligations at the federal, state and local levels. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of Ohio’s Tax Freedom Day, April 6th: “Starting tomorrow, Ohio taxpayers can begin to reap the benefits of their hard work, using their incomes for what they want instead of se... Read more »

Today Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was recognized for his pro-business voting record by U.S. Chamber of Commerce, being awarded the Chamber’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award. This is the second time he has received the award. Congressman Latta issued the following statement: “I am honored to have received this prestigious award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As an advocate ... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s visit to Cleveland, Ohio: “While I am glad President Obama is sitting down with small businesses and hearing their concerns, it is too little and too late. From the start, this Administration has refused to listen to America's small businessmen and businesswomen. This is evident in the President's jo... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the second anniversary of the failed stimulus: “It is with great regret that today Americans have to be reminded about the failed stimulus policy under President Obama. It has been two years and the so-called stimulus fails to reduce unemployment and continues to contribute to our skyrocketing debt. Right now we are b... Read more »