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  • LATHAM LEGISLATION BANS DETENTION OF TERROR SUSPECTS IN IOWA, MIDWESTERN STATES
    Nov 18, 2009  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has announced that he will introduce legislation this week to block the transfer of dangerous Guantanamo Bay terrorist-detainees to Iowa and 10 other Midwestern states.  Latham intends to formally introduce the legislation, titled the “Keep Terrorists Out of the Midw... More
  • IOWA-BASED HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING CENTER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
    Jul 7, 2009  - In 2002, Iowa Central Community College launched a unique program that provides valuable training to local first responders and related state and federal agencies.  Since then, the Iowa Central Community College Homeland Security Training Center has become an established resource for law enforc... More
  • IOWA DELEGATION CONTINUES PUSH TO EASE COSTS OF DISASTER RECOVERY
    Mar 24, 2009  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is pleased to announce that Iowa’s congressional delegation wrote a letter on Tuesday to the President urging him to waive for 60 days the percentage of matching funds the state must contribute to qualify for federal disaster assistance concerning emergency protective mea... 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
  • Latham Makes Trip to Iraq to View Progress Firsthand
    Feb 6, 2009  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham was in Iraq today, participating in a six-member congressional delegation to the country.  The trip comes just a week after provincial elections were held successfully and without significant violence. “On my fourth trip to Iraq, I was very interested in personally see... More
  • Latham Announces Emergency Flood Recovery Funds
    Oct 27, 2008  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has announced further disaster relief funds from the federal government to help Iowans. Victims of the June 2008 flood will be able to use the money to restore damaged homes, while business owners will be able to use some of the funds to help repair damage to businesses, ... More
  • $5.6 Million Approved for Iowa National Guard
    Sep 24, 2008  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham announced that the U.S. House of Representatives gave its final stamp of approval for $5.6 million in funds for Fort Dodge’s 133rd Test Squadron, which was included in an appropriations package passed today and sent to the U.S. Senate. The funds will be used to construct ... More
  • Latham's Iowa Projects Secured in the Final DOD Appropriations Bill
    Sep 24, 2008  - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has secured more than $18 million in federal funding for Iowa-based initiatives. The funding, which was appropriated through the 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, supports a number of defense related programs that will create and maintain jobs for Iowans. ... More
  • Veterans Group With Strong Luther College Ties Is Making A Difference
    Sep 16, 2008  - Washington, D.C.--Iowa Congressman Tom Latham recently met with Roy Brown and Eli Williamson of Leave No Veteran Behind, a not-for-profit organization that repays student loans for qualified veterans not covered under current military programs. Roy Brown and Eli Williamson, both veterans themselve... More
  • Iowan and New National Commander of the American Legion Makes Case for Veterans to Congress
    Sep 12, 2008  - Washington, D.C.--Iowa Congressman Tom Latham introduced the new National Commander of the American Legion to the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees in Washington on Thursday, September 11th. Dave Rehbein, from Ames, became the fifth Iowan to serve as National Commander of the American Leg... More