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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 »

Energy prices are on the rise. Families, homeowners, and businesses are feeling the pain every time they pay their electric bills or fill up at the pump. The cap and trade, or cap and tax, energy plan, introduced by the Obama Administration and Democratic leadership in Congress, will only make matters worse. This energy plan raises taxes, leads to more government intrusion, and leads to… Read more »