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On December 7th, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the American Energy Solutions Group, joined over 30 House Republicans in sending a letter to President Obama, asking him and his administration not to make any binding commitments at the upcoming Climate Change Convention in Copenhagen, Denmark. “As your negotiators prepare for this important summit, we would urge you… Read more »

On December 1st, Congressman Bob Latta introduced House Resolution 940, recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary on December 13, 2009.  Yesterday, it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 401-0.   Congressman Latta made the following statement after passage of the Resolution: “From the American Revolution to the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement today after voting against H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009. “The estate tax, better known as the death tax, is one of the greatest problems facing our farmers and small business owners in the United States.  This tax punishes the hard work and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after President Obama’s speech at West Point this evening.   “Now more than ever, our Armed Forces who keep our nation safe need the full support of Congress and the American people.  President Obama’s speech tonight outlined a much-needed troop increase in Afghanistan to continue to root out terrorists and… Read more »

Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research Subcommittee Opening Statement on Climate Change Legislation and its Potential Economic Impacts on the Farming Sector Good Morning. Chairman Holden and Ranking Member Goodlatte.     Thank you for having this hearing today to examine Climate Change legislation and its economic impacts on the farm sector.  H.R. 2454, the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after House Resolution 861, which supports the objectives and values associated with National Military Family Month, passed the House of Representatives.   “The families of military personnel understand the sacrifices of commitment to America’s interests through service in our armed forces.  It is in… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and seven Republican members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and asked him to establish a bipartisan, independent oversight board to review how stimulus funds are being spent in Ohio.  A copy of the letter can be found here.  This is the second letter sent to Governor Strickland… Read more »

Congressman Robert E. Latta Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure H.R. 4016 – Amendment Statement November 19, 2009 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Mica.  Due to ongoing concerns that I have with Section 201 of H.R. 4016, the Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009, I am offering an amendment today which will strike this language from the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Citizens Forum on Monday, November 23rd from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Upper Sandusky High School Auditorium located at 800 North Sandusky Street, Upper Sandusky.   The Citizens Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss important issues facing Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District.  All media and the public are invited… Read more »