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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding President Obama’s address to the nation this evening.   “As the cleanup process continues in the Gulf, Americans continue to be frustrated with the lack of management and solutions from all parties involved.  After 57 days, a clear plan should have already been put into action.  While no one… Read more »

This open Letter to the Editor was sent to all media outlets in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District Editor:     Recognizing the failed policies and agenda of the current Democrat leadership in Congress and the need for new ideas, I was proud to stand with House Republican leadership recently to help launch “America Speaking Out.”  This important project returns… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to Craig Fugate, Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), asking him to expedite the review of Governor Strickland’s June 9th request for federal disaster relief in the wake of deadly tornados that touched down in Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties on June 5th.   A copy of the letter can be… Read more »

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 »