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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the official website for Iowa's 4th Congressional
District. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring you this
portal of information on your government.
Enjoy your visit and come back often!
Tom Latham
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  THE
GREAT IOWA TREASURE HUNT -
Here
is a twist on taxes that most taxpayers will like -- the Internal
Revenue Service owes 445 Iowans over $313,000! And -- believe it or
not -- they want to pay up. The checks range from as low as $1
to over $30,000. The average per-check amount is $706. Are you due
a refund? Check the list online. (MORE)
LATHAM
ELECTED TO HOUSE LEADERSHIP -
Congressman Latham has been chosen to represent
Members of Congress from the states of Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois
on the Majority Steering Committee for the 109th Congress.
“Tom Latham has
been a true leader in his service to Iowans,” said Speaker of the
U.S. House, Dennis Hastert. (MORE)
TRAVELING HELP DESK COMING TO ASSIST YOU
IN NOVEMBER -
Congressman Latham’s Traveling Help
Desk provides an opportunity for any constituent to meet in, or
near, their hometown one-on-one with a member of his Congressional
staff to help cut government red tape or to voice questions,
comments, and concerns. (MORE)
OVER
$3.6 MILLION FOR ECONOMIC - AGRICULTURE - AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- The U.S. Small Business Small Business Administration has approved
the release of federal funds obtained by Congressman Latham to
advance the establishment of The Iowa Biologics Facility at Iowa
State University. It is an
initiative which aims to capitalize on the significant developments
in plant biotechnology to promote new business enterprises in
Iowa and educate students
for careers that can have an enormous impact on agriculture and
industry in the State. (MORE)
HERO
OF THE TAXPAYER -
Congressman Tom Latham has been
recognized by the nation’s leading taxpayer advocacy group with
the 2004 “Hero of the Taxpayer” award. Latham was honored at an
informal ceremony in the United States Capitol with the
presentation of the award based on his votes considered most
critical for American taxpayers. (MORE)
IOWA
CENTER TRAINS
FIRST RESPONDERS IN TERRORISM RESPONSE - For the
second year, Congressman Latham has secured funding for the Homeland
Security Regional Training and Command Center located in Fort Dodge.
$843,000 has been secured to train 6,800 first responders in
terrorism awareness, basic incident command, and bombing awareness.
(MORE)
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
- With an overwhelming display of patriotism and support for our
troops throughout the World Congressman Latham has compiled a list of
organizations Iowans may want to consider as a way of providing
additional support for our
troops fighting overseas. (MORE)
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 E-Mail:
tom.latham@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE:
440 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Toll Free:866-428-5642
Phone: 202-225-5476
Fax: 202-225-3301
AMES OFFICE:
213 North Duff Avenue Suite #1
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: 515-232-2885
Fax: 515-232-2844
CLEAR LAKE/MASON CITY OFFICE:
812 Hwy. 18
East - P.O. Box 532
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
Phone: 641-357-5225
Fax: 641-357-5226
FORT DODGE
OFFICE:
1426
Central Avenue Suite #A
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Phone: 515-573-2738
Fax: 515-576-7141
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