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Washington Times: U.S. Writes its Own Destiny with Energy Independence

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Tags: Energy

When President Joe Biden assumed the office of the presidency, he stated, “America writes its own destiny.” I agree. As Americans, we write our own destiny. It’s through the core tenants of freedom, self-responsibility, hard work, entrepreneurship, and free markets that have helped write and shape America’s destiny. While I would hope President Biden’s remarks would be rooted in these…

Congress gears up to smack down President Biden's Chinese solar handout

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Click here to read the article on the Fox News website.   Congress moved closer to rebuking President Biden's action allowing Chinese solar manufacturers to bypass U.S. tariffs, setting up a showdown over a key part of his administration's climate agenda. During a markup hearing Wednesday morning, in a 26-13 vote, the House Ways and Means Committee green lit a bipartisan…

Latta: Nuclear Energy Expansion Key to Establishing U.S. Energy Independence

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Tags: Energy

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC3) and members of the subcommittee for a hearing entitled “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Powering a Clean and Secure Future.”  The hearing focused on shoring up domestic nuclear energy production, including Latta’s legislation – the Nuclear Fuel Security…

U.S. writes its own destiny with energy independence

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Click here to read the article on the Washington Times website.   OPINION: When President Joe Biden assumed the office of the presidency, he stated, “America writes its own destiny.” I agree. As Americans, we write our own destiny. It’s through the core tenants of freedom, self-responsibility, hard work, entrepreneurship, and free markets that have helped write and shape…

Rep. Bob Latta: Rural Connectivity ‘Is Everybody’s Issue’

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Click here to read the article on the America’s Electric Cooperatives website.   Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, told a large NRECA Broadband gathering that he knows the importance of high-speed internet to rural communities, how fast the technology advances and the role Congress must play in ensuring people served by electric cooperatives are not left behind when billions of dollars flow…

US Representative from Ohio co-sponsors bill to combat rising energy prices

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Click here to read the article on the Hometown Stations website.   WASHINGTON D.C. (WLIO) - A bill that aims to fight increasing energy prices in the county has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Bob Latta of Ohio co-sponsored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. The bill is a response to the cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline project and hopes to correct…

Miller City High School welcomes area politicians to see its effective career tech program

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Click here to read the article on the Hometown Stations. MILLER CITY, OH (WLIO) - United States Representative Bob Latta, State Representative Roy Klopfenstein, and an official from Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted's office took a tour of Miller City High School to see what the district is doing to combat the shortage of skilled labor. Bethany Ulrick has that story.\ Miller City High…

Rep. Latta talks EVs, oil and more

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Click here to read the article on The Van Wert Independent website.   A push toward electric vehicles was one of several topics discussed by U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-5th District) during a visit to the area on Tuesday. One of Latta’s stops was the Van Wert studios of radio stations WKSD/WERT to record an interview with host Chris Roberts. Latta is one of the senior members…

Latta Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition

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Tags: Education

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. The Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and…

Latta Calls on Biden Admin. to Restore American Energy Independence

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Tags: Energy

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the below statement following OPEC’s announcement to make significant cuts to oil production, which will increase the cost of oil and gas: “It is entirely unacceptable that the actions of a foreign energy cartel, OPEC, would have a direct effect on how much we as Americans pay for gas. Yet, this has become a reality because of the Biden…