Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement on the September unemployment rates: “Democrats predicted our unemployment rates would indefinitely skyrocket because of the pandemic, but that is far from the truth thanks to policies set in place and supported by Republicans in Congress and the White House. “In September, our national unemployment rate decreased for the fifth ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement applauding the President for signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law: “Ohioans from the Fifth Congressional District have told me how important it is to their farms, businesses, and communities to modernize our trade agreements so that we are no longer getting the short end of the deal. There are a num... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the March jobs report, which showed that the economy added 196,000 jobs. The report also revealed that wages rose by an average of 3.2%, and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, the 12th consecutive month where the unemployment was below 4%. That’s the longest streak in nearly 50 years. “After a disappointing Februar... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was recognized for his pro-jobs and pro-growth record legislative record by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The Chamber presented Congressman Latta with the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award based on his voting record. Recipients of the award must receive a 70% on the Chamber’s scorecard from the previous year. “The implementation of pro-growth and pro-... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers which showed 3.1% year-over-year growth (Q4) in 2018 – the highest year-over-year GDP growth in a calendar year since 2005. Gross domestic product growth was 2.9% for all of 2018, matching its highest level since the Bush Administration. “When economic growth is high, it makes a diff... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced legislation that would permanently eliminate the Federal Estate Tax, also known as the ‘Death Tax.’ The Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act, would provide needed relief to farmers and small business owners in Ohio and across the country. Latta has introduced the legislation in previous Congresses and was a leader in the Ohio legislature of e... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the December jobs report which showed the creation of 312,000 jobs and wages growing 3.2% since last year – the highest wage growth since 2009. “December’s job reports doesn’t show any signs of an economy slowing down. Americans are receiving higher wages, 312,000 new jobs were created, and the labor force participation co... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the November jobs report which showed the creation of 155,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding steady at 3.7%. “While November’s jobs report doesn’t quite reach the level of the banner reports released over the past few months, there is still much to like in terms of wage growth and labor participation. The creation ... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October Jobs Report showed the creation of 250,000 new jobs, wages up 3.1% over a year ago, and the labor participation rate on the rise. “Another month, another strong jobs report showing that our economy is growing, jobs are being created, and wages are on the rise” said Latta. “From 19... Read more »
