Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Robert E. Latta [R, OH-5]

Ohio groups long ago sounded alarm on IRS

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...had gone the IRS-route, she said. “It’s been a great decision, but it’s a tremendous amount of work,” she added. U.S. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) said the scandal highlights the Obama administration’s "disregard for open government and Const

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Jordan: Ohio groups long ago sounded alarm on IRS

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...had gone the IRS-route, she said. "It's been a great decision, but it's a tremendous amount of work," she added. U.S. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said the scandal highlights the Obama administration's "disregard for open government and Constitutional ri

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US House Committee Advances Track-and-Trace Legislation

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...and when to move to unit-level traceability, according to the committee. The advancement of H.R. 1919 , written by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), by voice vote ensures that the full House of Representatives will debate the bill at some point in this legislative

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Team Republican wins “Top Gun” title at the 19th Annual Congressional Shoot-Out

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...CSC Co-Chair, Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Vice-Chair, Representative Tim Walz (D-MN). CSC Co-Chair Rep. Bob Latta expressed his passion for the outdoors and the importance of the CSC. “The shoot-out is a great opportunity to highlight th

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Rep. Bob Latta plan to thwart fake drugs passes House of Representatives committee

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Committee. Although drug tracking legislation has been discussed for a decade, the bill’s author, Bowling Green GOP Rep. Bob Latta, says its passage is fast-tracked because some of the laws that states adopted to address the situation are set to take

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Congressman Pompeo (R-KS) Addresses General Duty Clarification Act (H.R. 888) At NACD's Annual Washington Fly-In

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...of the General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013. On February 28, 2013, Pompeo, Jim Matheson (D-UT), Billy Long (R-MO), and Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced H.R. 888, the bill. This bipartisan legislation clarifies that EPA has authority over safety and

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Drug-tracking legislation advances in House

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...requirements could place on small pharmacies. Following the hearing with FDA and industry representatives on April 25, Reps. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) – the bill’s authors – strengthened provisions in the draft that would requir

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GOP considers tactics as gas prices drop – McCarthy vote set; Vitter still unhappy - Report: Feds warned JPM on energy ‘schemes’ - Fla. high court tosses suit against nuclear fees

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...is leaving on May 15 to become a staffer for House Budget Committee Republicans. Skelton previous worked for Ohio Republicans Bob Latta and Jim Jordan. LOBBYING WATCH: Lobby shop J.M. Burkman & Associates has picked up several new energy clients, accord

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Burkman signs nine - Immigration lobbying watch - Johnson joins McKenna Long - Aid groups, farm interests keep sparring over food reform

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...on May 15 to become a staffer for House Budget Committee Republicans . Skelton previous worked for Ohio Republican Reps. Bob Latta and Jim Jordan . CASSIDY, WEBER PARTNER WITH ELC ON DIVERSITY CAMPAIGN: Cassidy & Associates and its sister company Weber

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Latta shares disappointing news on flood control

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...— U.S. Rep. Bob Latta said Ohio lawmakers still don’t know if they will be able to secure funding for the Blanchard River Flood Reduction Project (BRFRP) for the second half of fiscal year 2013. The Republican Congressman from Bowling Green visited

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Pro Report: GOP split on Obamacare bill roils House - Debit limit bill gains (a little) steam - Everybody beats up on FAA - Harkin holds up CMS nominee

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...BASH EACH OTHER ON ANTI-OBAMACARE CHOPS . As Cantor frantically tried to whip votes for the bill, some in the Obamacare-repeal community were badmouthing Club for Growth and Heritage Action for warning Republicans to oppose the legislation. Why? They do

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Student's art tops in 5th District

2013-04-21T01:00:00Z

...— U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) honored four students Saturday for their entries to his congressional district art competition. The winner was Dana Richards, a junior at Whitmer High School, for her pencil drawing, Hopes and Dreams, which wi

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Army Corps of Engineers won't split flood study cost

2013-04-12T01:00:00Z

...“But I feel we will find a way to have the flood study completed.” Meyer said he had been notified of the decision by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green. Hancock County Commissioners were hoping to receive $1.5 million of the $3 million needed to

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Latta takes aim at health care

2013-04-09T01:00:00Z

...Rep. Bob Latta criticized Democrats in Congress and the Obama Administration for overspending, over-regulating, and not being sympathetic to the problems business owners face during a speech in Toledo on Monday. “Folks in Washington need to get out a

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Gun control rally held at Gerber memorial

2013-04-04T01:00:00Z

...my perspective. A background check is not the same thing as registration.” In response to a question from The Blade, U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) said, “As the debate on the issue continues and as Congress looks to find solutions to preve

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Aviation experts concerned about cuts

2013-03-29T01:00:00Z

...clients who want to fly in people or cargo during overnight hours. Andy Lorenz, a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green), said he spoke with Mr. Latta on Thursday about the situation and that the office is “looking a

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Stutzman leads GOP gun forum

2013-03-17T01:00:00Z

...Amendment Initiative attracted 13 members in a weeks time ending Thursday, among them Reps. Todd Rokita of Bloomington and Bob Latta of Bowling Green, Ohio. All belong to the 168-member Republican Study Committee, whose mission is advancing a conservati

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Ohio farmers meet with lawmakers in Washington

2013-03-09T01:00:00Z

...the rules of the game," he said. "Farmers are smart people. They can figure out how to operate within the rules." U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, a Republican who represents northwestern Ohio, said Congress must now start over on the new farm bill. "That's not rea

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Face time: Farmers lobby Congress on their interests

2013-03-07T01:00:00Z

...Farm Bureau presidents gathered in Washington. Bureau members from West Central Ohio visited Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ubana, and Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green. The larger group also heard from Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, and Sen. Rob Portman, R-Cincinnati.

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Congress Set to Cut Back on Dealership Paperwork

2013-02-18T01:00:00Z

...the buyer that a visual inspection has been completed of a new-vehicle’s emissions system. The bill, introduced by Reps. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Gary Peters, D-Mich., eliminates this obsolete and unnecessary requirement. [NADA Chair

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