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Bill OKed by U.S. House would keep F-16s in Des Moines

A measure approved by the U.S. House Thursday would at least temporarily avert a shutdown of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing in Des Moines.

The bill, which would fund the federal government through March 2013, contains a provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from retiring any Air Force aircraft, said U.S. Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa. The provision would include the 21 F-16s based in Des Moines, the congressman added.

Latham Campaign Releases Second Ad "Obligation" - Starring New Grandson

Des Moines, IA – A very fresh face stars in Tom Latham’s second ad in his race for Iowa’s new Third Congressional District. Kathy and Tom Latham’s fifth grandchild, Carson, takes center stage as a representative of the generations of children and grandchildren that are being saddled with the debt, doubt and despair created by an irresponsible Washington.

Iowa Farm Bureau endorses three Republican congressional candidates

Three Republican congressional candidates on Wednesday won the Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Friends of Agriculture” designation – the official seal of approval from the ag organization’s political action committee.

Incumbents Tom Latham and Steve King – vying this year for the 3rd and 4th congressional districts, respectively – received the endorsement, as did 1st District challenger Ben Lange.

The endorsements are the result of a grassroots vetting process that considers candidates’ positions, leadership on Farm Bureau priorities and past voting records.

Latham: Doctors and nurses should help come up with health-reform ideas

The government should have more faith in doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to create innovative ways to improve the health-care system, U.S. Rep. Tom Latham said this afternoon.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we could remove politics, micromanagement and bureaucratic decision-making from the equation?” he said. “Let the people who actually take care of Medicare patients come up with a solution.”

LATHAM ARGUES AGAINST IOWA AIR GUARD CUTS DURING CONGRESSIONAL HEARING

Washington, Jul 12 - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham defended the Iowa National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing from proposed aircraft cuts during remarks before a House Armed Services subcommittee on Thursday.

U.S. HOUSE APPROVES LIVESTOCK DISASTER RELIEF MEASURE

Washington, Aug 2 - The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved disaster relief legislation Thursday to help America’s livestock producers hit hard by this summer’s drought.

Thanks Tom Latham

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Republicans Launch HQ in Metro

6/23/2012 ABC 5 News

Latham inquires about EPA flyovers

Wants more info on the cost and legality of the program

Iowa Congressman Tom Latham sent a letter to the EPA asking more questions about their aerial surveillance program.

Tom Latham Primary Election Statement

"THERE IS NO CLEARER CONTRAST IN THE DIFFERENT
VISIONS OF THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN YOUR DAILY LIFE THAN
THE ONE PRESENTED BY ME AND MY OPPONENT"

Latham: GOP defense bill would block shutdown of Iowa Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing

5/07/2012 Des Moines Register

A Republican-backed defense spending bill proposed today in the U.S. House of Representatives would block the Air Force from eliminating F-16 aircraft in Des Moines until a cost-benefit study could be conducted, according to Congressman Tom Latham.

A Victory for America’s Family Farms

5.03.2012 North Iowa Today

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Regulations for Farm Child Labor are Withdrawn

4/30/2012 The Daily Freeman Journal

Responding to the public outcry, the Obama Labor Department withdrew its proposed farm child labor regulations last Thursday.

Latham Goes for Federal Aid for Iowa Counties Affected by Storm

4/16/2012 North Iowa Today

Iowa Congressman Tom Latham on Sunday quickly signaled his readiness to help southwest Iowa communities and citizens affected by violent storms over the weekend by officially requesting President Obama to make sure appropriate federal aid is available as quickly as possible.

Tom Latham Votes to Expand Assistance to Homeless Veterans

3/27/2012 Caffeinated Thoughts

Iowa Congressman Tom Latham on Tuesday voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to extend new help to homeless veterans.