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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) made the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced that it will not expand the exemption for religious employers from the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives approved by the FDA: “The President has once again ignored the conscience rights of Americans. This mandate will cause religious organizations to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA): “SOPA and PIPA are well-intentioned proposals that attempt to address online piracy concerns; however, in their current form the legislation goes too far. The proposals can present damaging ramifications to free speech, global cybersecurity and… Read more »

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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the House passed a 60-day extension of the payroll tax reduction, unemployment benefits, and Medicare physician reimbursement rates after the Democrat-led Senate agreed to appoint conferees and begin working with House Republican negotiators on a long-term solution. “The livelihood of hard-working Americans… Read more »

Consider this – during this year’s holiday season, nearly half of the web browsing done on smartphones and tablets will be conducted through Wi-Fi networks. As more people turn to web-enabled smartphones and tablets for shopping deals, retailers will be turning their marketing efforts to target today’s convenience-seeking, bargain-hunting shoppers that rely on their handheld… Read more »

I serve on the Environment & Economy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, which has jurisdiction over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).  The NRC is responsible for ensuring the safety of the United States’ 104 nuclear reactors, as well as managing nuclear waste.  In May, the Subcommittee held a hearing with the NRC’s Inspector General… Read more »