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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to block the Keystone XL pipeline: “After 35 consecutive months of unemployment at or above eight percent, how can President Obama reject a shovel-ready jobs project that puts our country on a path to less reliance on energy from some countries that don’t like us. A project like… Read more »

Today, President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness released its year-end report, Road Map to Renewal, pushing for a number of reforms to boost job growth. The council recommends lowering the corporate tax rate, expanding domestic drilling and simplifying the regulatory process, among other proposals. “I am glad to see the council is echoing some of my energy independence… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced his nominations from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies in the Class of 2016: U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado Nathan Downs, Bowling Green, Otsego High School Samantha Gomez, Northwood, Lake… Read more »

Congressman Latta (R-Bowling Green) announces that a new provision in the Department of Agriculture’s annual spending bill will allow public schools to donate excess food to charities and pantries. The new provision by Representative Frank Wolf (R-VA) now ensures schools are covered under the Good Samaritan Act, which protects donors who  give to food banks in good faith from all… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s visit to Shaker Heights, Ohio today: "President Obama has again shown inconsistency and proven his disregard for the Constitution by his recess appoint of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  In 2005, then Senator Obama speaking on John… Read more »