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  • LATHAM REPORT: STIMULUS FAILING TO HAVE PROMISED IMPACT
    Nov 2, 2009  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham Iowa’s 4th Congressional District More than eight months after its enactment, the effects of the economic stimulus bill have failed to even approach the lofty promises made by the bill’s supporters while it was being rushed through Congress by House Speaker Nancy P... More
  • LATHAM STATEMENT ON SIX-MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF STIMULUS BILL
    Aug 17, 2009  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham issued the following statement on Monday to mark the six-month anniversary of the economic stimulus bill: “Six months ago today, the $787 billion economic stimulus bill became law.  President Obama and Democrats in Congress harshly scolded those who opposed this m... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: RURAL PROBLEMS REQUIRE RURAL SOLUTIONS
    May 12, 2009  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham Iowa’s 4th Congressional District It’s no secret to Iowans that we live in one of the greatest places on Earth.  Few places in the world combine such a high standard of living with such an affordable cost of living.  In my hometown of Alexander – a commun... More
  • LATHAM CALLS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL DISCIPLINE BEFORE TAX DAY
    Apr 14, 2009  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham cautioned against raising taxes in the midst of an economic recession on Tuesday, the day before Americans across the country must file their federal tax returns. Congressman Latham noted that Congressional spending through March increased government spending by over 8... More
  • IOWA CONGRESSMAN TOM LATHAM RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS BEFORE CONGRESS
    Feb 24, 2009  - WASHINGTON, DC -- Iowa Congressman Tom Latham released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's speech before Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2009: “These are difficult times, and I know that too many Americans awaken each day with their hearts and minds burdened with deep ... More
  • Congressman Latham's Statement Opposing Trillion-Dollar “Stimulus” Bill
    Feb 13, 2009  - The following are the remarks of Congressman Tom Latham during debate of Economic Stimulus Measure considered by the U.S. House of Representatives today.                        “I want folks to step back from this debate for just a second here.  You know, at the end of last year we spent over $700... More
  • Latham Receives Tax Fighter Award
    Oct 24, 2008  - Washington, D.C.—Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has been awarded the 110th Congress Tax Fighter Award by the National Tax-Limitation Committee (NTLC). The Committee is a national organization that works to reduce the size and scope of the government at all levels. "Iowans watched as Congress passed t... More
  • Latham Awarded "Guardian of Small Business" Award
    Oct 22, 2008  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham was recently given the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Small Business (NFIB). The NFIB presented the award to Congressman Latham due to his voting record in support of Iowa's small businesses in the 110th Congress. "Small businesses are ... More
  • Iowa Lawmakers Seek Federal Tax Relief For Flood And Tornado Victims
    Jul 23, 2008  - A comprehensive plan to provide $3.96 billion in federal tax relief to flood and tornado victims in Iowa and other Midwestern states was introduced today in the U.S. Senate by Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin and the U.S. House of Representatives by Dave Loebsack, Tom Latham, Leonard Boswell, Bruce Bra... More
  • Congressman Latham Meets With Iowa’s Main Street Business Group
    Jun 11, 2008  - Washington, D.C.—Iowa Congressman Tom Latham met with representatives from the Iowa chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses this week. The organization was in Washington to discuss policy issues concerning Iowa businesses, business owners and employees. Bill Keck, Dianna Vadillo... More