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TOM LATHAM

Iowa Congressman

TOM LATHAM

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  • LATHAM REPORT: A SMARTER SOLUTION FOR STUDENT LOANS
    Jun 2, 2013  - Dear Friend, If you’ve never had to foot the big bill of student loan debt, imagine for a moment that you did. Imagine that you’re a fresh-faced, young professional having to do it in this day and age. The loans students must take out are bigger and bigger because the cost of college in the United S... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: GIVING ALL HARDWORKING IOWANS THE CHOICE THEY HAVE EARNED: "TIME OR MONEY"
    May 13, 2013  - My parents taught me the importance of “family first”. My mother and father taught the principle to me and my brothers as they raised us and the family farm in Alexander, Iowa. I have continued to hold the "family first" principle highly as we raised our own children and grew and ran the family seed... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: THE US HOUSE IS WALKING THE TALK BY DOING MORE WITH LESS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS
    Apr 28, 2013  - Dear Friend, Since the Republicans regained the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2011 we have made it clear that the federal government must do more with less in order to address our dangerous deficits and debt. Since we ask this of other departments and agencies, we think it’s only ... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: HOW IS THAT TAX CODE TREATING YOU?
    Apr 14, 2013  - Dear Friend, One of the great privileges and duties of my job representing Iowans in the U.S. Congress is listening to people share their views on the most pressing issues affecting their lives. And in all of my conversations with constituents, not once have I ever heard anyone say, “You know, I re... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: Avoid Common Tax Scams Aimed at Hurting Honest Taxpayers
    Mar 28, 2013  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham Now that we find ourselves in the midst of tax season, it is crucial that Iowa taxpayers be vigilant in protecting themselves from predatory and costly scams that are timed to take advantage of honest taxpayers during an already stressful time of year. As is often the ... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: Tell me what you think the ‘state of our union’ is — I am listening.
    Feb 11, 2013  - As the President begins his second term and a new Congress continues to get to work, now is a timely opportunity to assess how our country is doing — and how it should be doing. The President will make his case before a joint session of the House and Senate on Tuesday night in the annual State of th... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: Forcing Congress to Live By the Same Rules as the Rest of America
    Jan 28, 2013  - Here’s a question for any responsible Iowa family. If you were facing an almost insurmountable amount of debt, wouldn’t you change direction and set a budget to begin living within your means and reverse the course of debt? Ask almost anyone, and the answer is a no-brainer. Failing to budget — espec... More
  • A Day To Say Thank You
    Nov 11, 2012  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham In the first Veterans Day Proclamation, President Eisenhower stated, “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.” It is in t... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Oct 1, 2012  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is important to me that every Iowan understands just how serious breast cancer can be. The message of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is simply: early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatm... More
  • LATHAM REPORT: Fighting To Defeat Alzheimer's
    Sep 20, 2012  - By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham Alzheimer's is a horrific and terrifying disease. It wreaks havoc on the mind, destroying memories and stealing one's past. In the early stages of Alzheimer's, patients know what's happening and what’s coming. They'll forget the good times they've had with their frien... More