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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to President Obama, asking him to declare Wood and Fulton Counties as federal disaster areas in wake of this past weekend’s deadly storms.  A copy of the letter can be found here. “Because of the deaths and massive destruction left in the wake of these storms, it is imperative that we provide whatever assistance may be… Read more »

If you are interested in donating time and/or items to the relief effort in Wood and Fulton Counties in wake of the deadly weekend storms, please click here to contact the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the Red Cross or call (419) 329-2900.  Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) issued the following statement in wake of the deadly tornadoes that touched-down in Wood and Fulton Counties on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones during last night’s horrible storm.  As we move forward, my office is committed to assisting officials at the local and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement upon the introduction of America Speaking Out, an effort by House Republicans to engage the American people in the process of building a new policy agenda for America.  Through America Speaking Out, the American people will be given a voice in setting the priorities for a national agenda. At town hall meetings,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement regarding Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Belkofer, 44, from Perrysburg who died in combat while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  LTC Belkofer died Tuesday of wounds sustained in a May 18th attack. “Our thoughts and prayers are with LTC Belkofer’s family, friends, and fellow soldiers as they… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening statement during today’s hearing on “Inquiry into Deepwater Horizon Gulf Coast Oil Spill.” “Chairman Stupak and Ranking Member Burgess:     I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those… Read more »

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement after the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group launched YouCut, a first-of-its kind initiative designed to change the culture of spending in Washington to a culture of savings.  Congressman Latta is a member of the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group.   “America is at a… Read more »

Over the past year, Congress conducted an extensive debate on health care reform.  No one will argue that we do not need health care reform, and I was proud to support meaningful alternatives that unfortunately never received hearings or debate in the House.  While I believe the legislative and debate process used to pass this health care reform package was flawed, it is now… Read more »

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