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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host his America Speaking Out town hall event on Monday, June 21st at 7:00 P.M. at the following location: Terra Community College Building B, Conference Room 101 2830 Napoleon Road Fremont America Speaking Out is an effort by House Republicans to engage Americans across the country and give them a voice in creating a new agenda for… Read more »

June 14, 2010—USDA Rural Development has a long standing history of assisting rural communities in need.  While it has no programs specifically designed for emergencies or natural disasters, USDA Rural Development does provide affordable financing that can assist communities and individuals who suffered damage from the recent tornados that swept through parts of rural Northwest Ohio.… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama stating his full support for Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s request on June 9th for federal disaster assistance for Wood and Fulton Counties in wake of last week’s deadly storm.  A copy of the letter can be found here.   “Because this damage is so severe, I believe that we cannot delay in… Read more »

Congressman Robert E. Latta The Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology & the Internet Opening Statement – For the Record June 10, 2010 MR. CHAIRMAN; RANKING MEMBER STEARNS:  Thank you for holding this subcommittee hearing on H.R. 3101, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009.  It is my understanding… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined U.S. Sens. George V. Voinovich (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to send a letter to President Obama yesterday evening in support of Governor Ted Strickland’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for several Northwest Ohio communities. This is the second letter that Congressman Latta has sent to… Read more »

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(via Ohio Department of Insurance) Wood, Fulton, Ottawa County Residents Advised to Beware of “Storm Chasers” Fly-by-night contractors may try to take advantage of homeowners of storm damaged homes (COLUMBUS) — State officials are warning residents of Wood, Fulton and Ottawa Counties and other areas affected by this weekend’s storms about unscrupulous contractors that may… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama, asking him to declare Wood and Fulton Counties as federal disaster areas in wake of this past weekend’s deadly storms.  A copy of the letter can be found here. “Because of the deaths and massive destruction left in the wake of these storms, it is imperative that we provide whatever assistance may be… Read more »

If you are interested in donating time and/or items to the relief effort in Wood and Fulton Counties in wake of the deadly weekend storms, please click here to contact the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the Red Cross or call (419) 329-2900.  Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) issued the following statement in wake of the deadly tornadoes that touched-down in Wood and Fulton Counties on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones during last night’s horrible storm.  As we move forward, my office is committed to assisting officials at the local and… Read more »