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I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of yesterday's horrific act of violence in Boston. The whole House of Representatives yesterday offered a moment of silence, and we continue to offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their loved ones. I’d like to extend my gratitude to the first responders, public safety officers, and members of our law enforcement who selflessly and… Read more »

Tax day is a stark reminder to hardworking Americans of the burden of our current tax code and will spend on average 13 hours to prepare to pay for their taxes.  Our tax code is almost four million words long.  It is too complicated, too time-consuming, and too costly. While the President continues to push for higher taxes, Republicans are committed to comprehensive tax reform.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced the following Courthouse Conference at the following locations:   Hardin County Monday, April 22, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   Hardin County Veteran's Hall One Courthouse Square Kenton, Ohio 43326 Wyandot County Monday, April 22, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   Wyandot County… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) signed on as an original cosponsor of House Resolution 147, calling for the immediate release of United States citizen Pastor Saeed Abedini. Abedini is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence in Iran for his Christian faith. He was convicted in January for “endangering national security” in Iran. “The trial and imprisonment of Pastor… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding President Obama’s budget proposal that was released today: “65 days late, the President has finally released a budget proposal that is simply a plan that will grow the government, not the economy. His budget proposal never balances, calls for $1.1 trillion in new taxes, and increases federal government… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) along with U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter to The Honorable Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, highlighting the importance of securing funding for the Blanchard River Flood Reduction Project (BRFRP) for the second half of fiscal year 2013. The project was converted to the U.S.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta in support of maintaining the midnight to 6:00 a.m. Air Traffic Control services at the Toledo Air Traffic Control Tower. “A loss of Air Traffic Control services for any period of time would be detrimental to the livelihood of businesses that depend upon the services… Read more »

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules on Tier 3 emission requirements for vehicles and fuels, which could lead to increased costs at the gas pump. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding these proposed rules: “The EPA has already achieved significant improvements under the existing Tier 2 requirements, but… Read more »

According to a recent report conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), since the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act almost three years ago, community banks continue to struggle with navigating the burdensome and complex rules and regulations of the law. “The Dodd-Frank Act and its 400 regulatory rules and mandates impose uncertainty and increased complexity of… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement on the three-year anniversary of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare: “Throughout the health care debate we repeatedly heard promises of reduced health care costs, increased accessibility, and job creation, but three years since Obamacare was signed into… Read more »