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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of the one year anniversary of American Energy Freedom Day:  “Today marks the one year anniversary of American Energy Freedom Day.  President George W. Bush rescinded a 20 year old restriction on energy leasing in 85 percent of American waters known as the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on October 1,… Read more »

“Today marks the one year anniversary of American Energy Freedom Day.  President George W. Bush rescinded a 20 year old restriction on energy leasing in 85 percent of American waters known as the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on October 1, 2008.  One year later, the Obama Administration including Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar are looking to delay the proposed plan for… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) is pleased to announce that he will host The American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) and its Chairman, Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, in Columbus, Ohio next week as the AESG will hold an Energy Summit with leading energy experts to discuss solutions to America’s energy challenges.  The AESG has hosted several summits… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Republican Conference American Energy Solutions Group (AESG), will host an Energy Summit in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.  Congressman Latta will be joined by House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN), Chairman of the AESG, who will chair the event.  Other Members participating in the summit… Read more »

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, passed the House of Representatives this evening.  “I have firmly opposed Cap and Trade, also known as Cap and Tax, since the legislation was first introduced.  With today’s vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will establish the largest… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in response to Vice President Biden’s visit to Perrysburg earlier today.  “If the Obama administration truly wants to protect and create jobs, the President and Congressional Democrats must stop their consideration of the Cap and Trade legislation that will result in a massive national energy tax on American businesses… Read more »

WASHINGTON –  Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, along with all 17 Republican members of the Agriculture Committee sent Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter today asking for more time to consider the Waxman-Markey climate change and energy legislation (H.R. 2454).  Rep. Pelosi told committee chairmen that they had until June 19 to consider… Read more »