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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced H.R. 6185, the TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2008, while joined by multiple military Veterans organizations on Capitol hill last week. H.R. 6185 allows retired members of National Guard and reserve units with 20 or more years of faithful and honorable service to purchase healthcare that… Read more »

With no relief in sight for skyrocketing gas prices, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announced his 5-point comprehensive energy reform plan for the United States. At a press conference yesterday in Perrysburg in front of a gas station where regular unleaded gasoline was $4.09 a gallon and diesel was $4.79 a gallon, Congressman Latta discussed the details of House Resolution 1206,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after voting for H.R. 2419, The Food Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008- commonly referred to as the farm bill. “It is a common misconception that this bill is exclusive to farmers and the agriculture industry.  The truth is that only 20 percent of the funding within this legislation is devoted to farm programs… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after the House considered H.R. 5818, a bill that attempts to stabilize the housing market, and H.R. 3221, a bill to prevent home foreclosures.  “The two housing market bills considered by the House today punish American taxpayers who have paid their mortgages on time with a $3 billion tax increase brought on by… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of “Tax Freedom Day.”  “Today marks the day when the average American worker meets his or her obligation to Uncle Sam and has earned enough money to pay their taxes at the local, state, and federal level.  Tomorrow, working Americans can finally reap the benefits of their income instead of… Read more »

House GOP Weekly Radio AddressRep. Bob Latta (OH-05)Friday, April 18, 2008 http://www.gop.gov/web/guest/weekly_radio_address Hi. This is Congressman Bob Latta, and I represent Ohio’s northwestern 5th district in the United States House of Representatives. Right now, all across our country, American families are confronting soaring costs of living and skyrocketing energy costs while… Read more »

With tax day (Tuesday April 15th) just around the corner, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) wants to remind Northwest Ohio residents of important details regarding the economic stimulus package’s tax rebate passed by Congress earlier this year.  Ohioans who file a tax return this year can expect to receive the stimulus payment in May or June, according to the IRS. … Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker delivered testimony to Congress this week. “In light of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker’s testimony, it is clear that a pre-mature withdraw of troops from Iraq would be irresponsible and could create a more dangerous environment for our troops that they… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement after the House Democrat leadership once again failed to act on the bipartisan Senate Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “After another week of playing partisan politics, the Democrat House leadership has once again put our country in danger by not bringing the bipartisan Senate FISA bill to the floor. … Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) protected the constituents of Ohio’s Fifth District today from the height of fiscal irresponsibility by voting against a $683 billion tax increase in the Democrat budget proposal.  This tax increase, the largest in American history, would directly affect middle-income families, low-income earners, families with children, and small businesses… Read more »