Rep. Thomas Latham

Republican  •  4th District, Iowa  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1995
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 87%
  • Abstains: 1%

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07/12/09
Latham takes pride in utilities' donations

US Rep. Tom Latham voted "no" on the desperately needed American Clean Energy and Security Act. Before the vote, Latham carried some heavy water for the ...

Source: DesMoinesRegister.com
07/09/09
Effort to Suspend Endangered Species Act Fails

But Congressman Tom Latham of Iowa said his sympathies were with the farmers and farm workers. "The endangered species are human beings in the Central ...

Source: ABC30.com
07/09/09
West Des Moines, Waukee leaders mark new connection

Peard thanked several legislators who have helped secure money for the project, including Rep. Tom Latham, who attended the ceremony. ...

Source: DesMoinesRegister.com
07/03/09
Illegal Alien Advocates Attempt Sympathy by Turning Criminals into ...

Iowa Republican Congressman Tom Latham's spokesman, James Carstensen, told reporters that Latham "views the raid as a blow to families seeking a better life ...

Source: Right Side News
07/03/09
Illegal Alien Advocates Attempt Sympathy by Turning Criminals into ...

Iowa Republican Congressman Tom Latham's spokesman, James Carstensen, told reporters that Latham "views the raid as a blow to families seeking a better life ...

Source: Right Side News
07/02/09
Taking a closer look at health care

Congressman Tom Latham has introduced the Valor Act for the second time. The act would allow patients under VA care to receive treatment at their local ...

Source: Journal Express
07/01/09
Sheriff's Department captures funds for high-tech imaging tool

... are dedicated to that ideal,” said Tom Latham, House Representative for Iowa's 4th District, and senior member of the House Appropriations committee. ...

Source: Forest City Summit
07/01/09
Sheriff's Department captures funds for high-tech imaging tool

... are dedicated to that ideal,” said Tom Latham, House Representative for Iowa's 4th District, and senior member of the House Appropriations committee. ...

Source: Britt News Tribune
07/01/09
Latham fields questions about healthcare, energy

Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, spoke to an audience of approximately 125 people during a town hall meeting in Marshalltown Tuesday, ...

Source: Marshalltown Times Republican
06/30/09
Some government offices pull plug on social networking Internet sites

US Rep. Tom Latham, R-Ames, used Facebook last week to provide a YouTube link to a speech he gave on the House floor in opposition to the cap-and-trade ...

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette
06/29/09
RE: Thomas Latham

... say, his seat is merged with" the more rural district represented by GOP Rep. Tom Latham, Wasserman said. One Republican strategist in the state said he ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release)
06/29/09
US Rep. Latham: Introduces health care reform legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has introduced legislation that would eliminate disparities in health care access for rural citizens and make ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release)
06/27/09
Will Oberstar's Grand Highway Plan Stall?

At a House Appropriations hearing on transportation spending in early June, Iowa Republican Tom Latham said flatly that an authorization bill couldn't ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
06/27/09
Latham, Braley square off in climate bill debate

“Please vote 'no' and save our country,” said Republican Tom Latham, standing beside a big yellow box that was supposed to illustrate GOP claims that the ...

Source: DesMoinesRegister.com
06/27/09
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...back or maybe it was toe to toe in Fridays debate over the climate bill. Please vote no and save our country, said Republican Tom Latham, standing beside a big yellow box that was supposed to illustrate GOP claims that the bill was essentially a gift of

06/25/09
RE: Thomas Latham

WASHINGTON, DC – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has announced that he will introduce an amendment to the Waxman-Markey “cap-and-trade” energy bill on Thursday ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release)
06/25/09
Latham moves to kill climate change bill

...Republican Rep. Tom Latham of Ames will introduce an amendment to proposed climate change legislation that would kill the measure if energy prices increase down the road. The amendment, which Latham said he would introduce Thursday, would force an autom

06/25/09
House Democrats Limit Amendments to Interior-Epa Spending Bill

The House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to the bill last week from Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa) that would prevent funding for any rule that ...

Source: New York Times
06/25/09
RE: Thomas Latham

Iowa Republican Rep. Tom Latham of Ames will introduce an amendment to proposed climate change legislation that would kill ...

Source: Iowa Independent
06/25/09
US Rep. Latham: Amendment to prevent raising costs

WASHINGTON, DC – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has announced that he will introduce an amendment to the Waxman-Markey “cap-and-trade” energy bill on Thursday ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release)
06/23/09
New center a 'dream come true'

US Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, praised Ford at the opening as a “tireless advocate for trying to change the lives of people who maybe didn't get off on the ...

Source: The Ames Tribune
06/23/09
For ailing transit systems, stimulus windfall is a mixed blessing

"To use money that was supposed to go toward infrastructure investments for simply operating expenses is wrong," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, ...

Source: Mother Nature Network
06/22/09
EPA proposal would raise costs without benefitting the environment (Rep. Tom Latham)

...in the country, but agriculture organizations have disputed those numbers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reported that the rule would actually impact up to 130 cattle facilities, without taking into account pork and poultry operations. The

Source: The Hill
06/22/09
Fed to mass transit: Drop dead

...use money that was supposed to go toward infrastructure investments for simply operating expenses is wrong," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, ranking member on the House subcommittee that controls transportation spending. “This is supposed to be a stimul

Source: Salon
06/22/09
Fed to mass transit: Drop dead

...use money that was supposed to go toward infrastructure investments for simply operating expenses is wrong," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, ranking member on the House subcommittee that controls transportation spending. “This is supposed to be a stimul

Source: Salon
06/21/09
RE: Thomas Latham

"To use money that was supposed to go toward infrastructure investments for simply operating expenses is wrong," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, ...

Source: Salon
06/21/09
Editor's Inbox

In a recent vote 4th District Congressman Tom Latham voted against the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that gives the FDA authority to ...

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette
06/19/09
Farm interests fight climate regulations

...systems at large factory farms. Agriculture "is scared to death," of the regulation, said the amendment's sponsor, Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa). "They don't know what it's going to cost or the impact it's going to have on their livelihood." EPA proposed a r

Source: EcoEarth News
06/19/09
Farm Interests Use EPA Spending Bill to Fight Climate Regs

Agriculture "is scared to death," of the regulation, said the amendment's sponsor, Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa). "They don't know what it's going to cost or the ...

Source: New York Times
06/19/09
DCCC: Latham plays games to protect sex offender

Representative Tom Latham joined Congressional Republicans' temper tantrum on the floor of the House of Representatives, playing procedural games to delay ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release)

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2447 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5476
Fax: 202-225-3301

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