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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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 LATHAM
ASKS FOR SUPPORT OF IOWA VETERAN'S MEDAL OF HONOR FLAG DESIGN - It has been over two years since
the United States Congress approved, and President Bush
signed into law, legislation establishing an official
flag for the Medal of Honor - the
highest U.S. Armed Services
award for valor in action against an enemy force. The
original idea to establish an official flag for the
Medal of Honor (MOH) was brought to the attention of
Congress by Jefferson, Iowa resident and U.S.
Army Veteran Sgt. Bill Kendall.
The final step of toward
achieving Kendall’s vision will soon take place as the U.S.
Department of Defense will be assembling a committee to determine
the actual design of the new flag. (MORE)
PRESIDENT
BUSH MAKES TAX CUTS OFFICIAL DURING VISIT TO IOWA -
Congressman Latham joined President Bush and thousands of Iowa's
families in Clive for the signing of a tax relief bill into law this
week. How does the new law help you?
Click here to find out (MORE).
"SECRET PLAN"
FOR MILITARY DRAFT A MYTH - The U.S. House of
Representatives
overwhelmingly
defeated legislation authored by a senior House Democrat which
called for a reinstatement of the draft. The vote of 402-2
against the measure resoundingly put to rest the myth peddled by
partisan political forces that a reinstatement of a military draft
was under consideration. (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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