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Earlier today I was honored to speak at Pro-Tec Coatings in Leipsic, Ohio in Putnam County where I addressed 60 associates about the dangers of the Proposed Cap and Trade (Tax) legislation that is currently under debate in Washington.As I travel my own Congressional district each week, in addition to the House Republican Conference American Energy Solutions Group Summits in Indiana and… Read more »

This week, I am honored to join House Republican Conference Leadership and my colleagues on the House Republican American Energy Solutions Group Energy Summit Tour. Yesterday, I attended the House Republican Conference American Energy Solutions Group Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana and today we will hold a similar summit in San Luis Obispo, California. As a member of the American… Read more »

WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Republican American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) will participate in two hearings in Indianapolis, Indiana and San Luis Obispo, California next week with leading energy experts to discuss solutions to America’s energy challenges. The AESG will be hosting several summits across the country next week in order to… Read more »

Energy prices are on the rise. Families, homeowners, and businesses are feeling the pain every time they pay their electric bills or fill up at the pump. The cap and trade, or cap and tax, energy plan, introduced by the Obama Administration and Democratic leadership in Congress, will only make matters worse. This energy plan raises taxes, leads to more government intrusion, and leads to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is proud to announce his new virtual office and website http://latta.house.gov. At the virtual office and website, constituents can contact Congressman Latta’s office for information on legislation, assistance with Federal Agencies, or tour information for visits to Washington, D.C.  Constituents can also subscribe to email updates from Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, made the following statement after House Republicans introduced their budget alternative today. “Simply put, President Obama’s budget proposal taxes too much, spends too much, and borrows too much.  Last week’s Budget Committee hearings shed light on the outrageous spending proposal that we as a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, made the following statement regarding today’s proceedings:    “Now that the President’s outrageous spending plan has been revealed we must focus on massive cuts to the budget to bring this plan anywhere close to a reasonable dollar amount.  This budget plan does nothing more than… Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was appointed to the House Committee on the Budget.  “Now more than ever, Congress must get serious about the trillions of dollars we spend each year in the budget.  My constituents, as well as millions of other taxpayers across the country have made it clear that they are tired of out-of-control spending in Washington and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in light of the recent AIG bonus legislation.   “I have voted against giving big bonuses to employees of companies who received taxpayer money by opposing the Financial Market Rescue legislation and the “stimulus” bill twice.  Now, Democrats in the House and Senate want to provide cover for themselves by… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after President Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress this evening. “President Obama’s address to Congress and our nation tonight provided a sober reminder of the struggles we face as a nation.  However, President Obama relied on tired rhetoric of pointing fingers of blame on past administrations and… Read more »