Just like the batches of candy at Spangler Candy Company, America’s sugar policies have been mixed, blended, and twisted for over 75 years. Originating back to 1934, the Sugar Act was created to stabilize sugar prices and protect sugar farmers during the Depression. This program, which was initially set to expire in 1940, includes outdated sugar policies that artificially inflate prices,… Read more »
Our fellow Americans in New York, New Jersey, and throughout the region continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. For information on how to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, you can contact the Red Cross online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Thank you to our first responders, public safety and law enforcement… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Labor Department released its latest jobs number today, reporting the unemployment rate at 7.9 percent. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement on the October jobs report:
“The Obama Administration told us that if we passed a massive federal ‘stimulus’ our unemployment rate would now be below six percent, but instead the unemployment… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recently provided a hand-written memoir of World War II Veteran, Harold E. Bondy, to the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress.
John Bondy, resident of Perrysburg, Ohio, and son of the late Harold Bondy had heard about Congressman Latta’s involvement with VHP from a cousin and had decided to share his father’s memoir with… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Manufacturing Caucus, has received the National Association Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. Congressman Latta was awarded for his consistent support of policies that enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to succeed in the global economy.
“With the largest number of manufacturing jobs in… Read more »
Today, the Labor Department released its latest jobs numbers, reporting the unemployment rate at 7.8 percent. 114,000 new jobs were added during the month of September, while manufacturing lost 16,000 jobs. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement on the September jobs report:
“Today’s unemployment report is far from the 150,000 new jobs we need to… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was awarded with the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) Patriot Award. This is one of USSA’s highest honors and is awarded to individuals who have made contributions throughout their lifetime to the protection and advancement of sportsmen’s rights. Latta was just one of two individuals to receive the Patriot Award this year.
“It is a great honor to… Read more »
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in conjunction with Ohio Farm Bureau, has recognized Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) as a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award. Congressman Latta received the award for his support on policies that help to advance and strengthen agricultural communities and rural America.
“As the representative of the largest agricultural district… Read more »
The office of Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will be hosting constituent casework on-sites throughout the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio to assist constituents with any federal agency issues. The date, time, and location for the on-sites are below:
WHEN: Monday, October 1, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Antwerp Village Hall, Council Meeting… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in favor of H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, a package of five energy bills that would promote domestic energy production and protect American jobs. Latta released the following statement regarding H.R. 3409:
“Under the current administration, the coal industry has endured an… Read more »
