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TOMORROW: Congressional Art Competition Winner to be Announced

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion tomorrow. This year, 64 students from 11 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one…

Latta Recognizes 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in recognition of the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. “Today, as we observe the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer, I affirm my support and gratitude for the vital role prayer has played throughout the history of the United States and its continued influence in uniting us as American citizens. I encourage everyone to…

Congressional Art Competition Winner to be Announced

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on Saturday, May 3. This year, 64 students from 11 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol…

Latta Joins House in Passing Legislation to Support Our Nation’s Veterans

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after joining his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in support for passage of H.R. 4486, the 2015 Fiscal Year Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill. “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices in service to our country, and it is our duty to ensure they are taken care of upon…

Latta Receives National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Legislator of the Year Award

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has been named the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Legislator of the Year for his tireless efforts in promoting, protecting and preserving pro-sportsmen and sportswomen’s policies. Latta accepted the award at the organization’s annual dinner, where he also delivered the keynote address.  “I am honored to be named the National Shooting Sports…

Congressman Latta, Ambassador Delattre Honor World War II Veteran Clyde Shull

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and French Ambassador Francois Delattre honored World War II veteran and life-long Wyandot resident Clyde Shull at a ceremony held Wednesday at The University of Findlay. The event was part of the Ambassador’s daylong visit to Northwest Ohio, which the Congressman arranged in an effort to showcase the economic, cultural and historic ties France has in the…

Supreme Court Upholds Harmful EPA Rule

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Tags: Energy

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would uphold the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. “I am disappointed to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which is yet another example of the EPA targeting America’s energy…

Northwest Ohio Students to Showcase Culinary and Hospitality Talents During the French Ambassador's Visit

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Students from Owens Community College's Culinary Arts Program and the University of Findlay's Hospitality Management Program will showcase their talents by preparing and serving a luncheon for French Ambassador Francois Delattre during his visit to Northwest Ohio on Wednesday, April 23. During the visit, which is organized by Congressman Bob Latta…

Portman, Brown and Latta Continue to Pressure U.S. Army Corps for Completion of Blanchard River Project

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Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) meeting on the Blanchard River Flood Risk Management Project (BRFRMP) in Findlay, Ohio.  "We appreciate the Army Corps Buffalo District meeting with local stakeholders this week about the schedule for…

Latta to Host French Ambassador Francois Delattre in Ohio’s Fifth District

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will host French Ambassador to the United States Francois Delattre in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Wednesday, April 23. During his visit, the Ambassador will meet with local businesses and companies to discuss economic relations, will deliver an economic address at the University of Findlay, and will visit the Toledo Museum of Art’s new exhibit, The…