Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was presented with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event held Friday morning in Findlay. The honor was provided based on Latta’s voting record supporting manufacturing from the past Congress. The event was held at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, one of the…
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Latta Presents Van Wert Veteran with Overdue WWII Medals
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) presented local veteran Orval Mullen with medals earned serving in World War II at a ceremony held at the American Legion in Van Wert this morning. The medals – which Mr. Mullen had never received due to an oversight – included a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and a Combat…
Congressman Bob Latta Featured Speaker at Paulding Putnam Electric
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Over 70 ACRE/COPA® members attended Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s (PPEC) annual breakfast Sept. 1st. Congressman Bob Latta was the featured speaker and was able to discuss the many obstacles facing our nation and the electrical industry. ACRE/COPA® is a true grassroots political action committee, which helps keep electric rates low for PPEC members. The breakfast…
Latta Attends 9/11 First Responders Last Call Memorial Dedication
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) attended the 9/11 First Responders Last Call Memorial Dedication this morning at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania. A beam that was removed from the wreckage of the World Trade Center was unveiled and will become a permanent part of the park in remembrance of the first responders that gave their…
Latta Participates in Groundbreaking for New Axle Manufacturing Facility in Toledo
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for Dana Incorporated’s new Toledo manufacturing plant Wednesday morning. The facility will produce axles for the newest generation of Jeep Wranglers. The $70 million plant, located at the new Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority’s Overland Industrial Park, will employ 300 people. “This groundbreaking means more…
Latta Welcomes Honor Flight Veterans to Nation’s Capital
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) helped welcome veterans to the National Mall as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s trip to Washington. Honor Flights take veterans to see the memorials that were built in honor of their service at no cost to the veterans. The Flag City Honor Flight organization is based in Findlay…
Latta Supports Legislation to Hold IRS Accountable to Taxpayers
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of several pieces of legislation to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is putting the best interests of American taxpayers ahead of any political or agency agenda: “Over the past few years, the IRS has become the face of government incompetence and corruption. In the aftermath of…
Congressmen Latta Awards U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach for Exemplary Service
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On Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program First Shot Ceremony of the National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches in Port Clinton, Congressman Bob Latta (OH–05) presented retired U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach with awards recognizing his distinct service as combat veteran in Vietnam. “Mark walked a selfless path in service to our…
Latta Calls for Travel Restrictions to Combat Ebola
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over public health issues and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, today called for immediate travel restrictions to West African nations. In addition, Congressman Latta stressed the need that those being monitored for potential exposure to Ebola should be…
Latta Announces Veterans’ Listening Sessions Following Recent Revelations Regarding Delays in VA Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced that he will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Tuesday, May 27, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences…
Congressman Latta to Host One-On-One Meetings in Paulding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Paulding County Library, 205 S. Main St., on Tuesday. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also…
Latta Recognizes 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in recognition of the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. “Today, as we observe the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer, I affirm my support and gratitude for the vital role prayer has played throughout the history of the United States and its continued influence in…
Latta Invites High School Students to U.S. Military Service Academy Event
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BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) invites all interested high school students and their parents to attend an informational meeting at the Perrysburg High School Library on Monday, March 17, at 7 p.m., to learn about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2015 academic year. At…
