Tom Latham

Iowa's 4th District

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  • Thanks, @iowacubs, for giving a grandfather afternoon games to treat the grandkids. What a great time! http://t.co/hXRHSBP4
  • Presented a Congressional Record certificate to Simpson College President John Byrd yesterday, congratulating him... http://t.co/jGHbeHQP
  • Presented Drew Minard, a WDM elementary student who founded Anti-Bullying Club, with congressional recognition. http://t.co/ssNOUpBz
  • I had the pleasure of presenting a congressional recognition certificate to Drew Minard at West Des Moines... http://t.co/mvx0vVWC
  • Congratulations to all the students across Iowa who are graduating this year! http://t.co/ExHgbe78
  • Legislation to protect the 132nd fighter wing ready for consideration by full House of Representatives. Great news: http://t.co/ZF7Nv6pW
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson said "Men are what their mothers made them." Thanks to my mom Evelyn and Happy Mother's Day... http://t.co/flx2rDOx
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson said"Men are what their mothers made them" Thanks to my mom & Happy Mother's Day to her -my wife Kathy & all moms today!
  • Taken during my commencement address at Iowa Western Community College this morning. What fantastic group of... http://t.co/BxA9kDPm
  • It's a great honor this morning to be the commencement speaker for the 2012 graduates of Iowa Western Community... http://t.co/nKk4egNo
  • Great honor today to be commencement speaker to 2012 grads of IA Western Comm College in Council Bluffs. Congratulations! @iowawesterncc
  • Just had a great lunch at the Ames @Pizzaranch; good food and good folks here.
  • I've been enjoying my time with the good Iowans of the Des Moines Partnership during their trip to DC this week. http://t.co/KW7jVFli
  • Taken yesterday with representatives of the Iowa Breast Cancer Advocacy Network. We had a terrific meeting in my... http://t.co/3MVIZbQh
  • Great news to report in my fight for the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing! A House Appropriations... http://t.co/0S2uZ8Ph
  • Spending the day with two of my favorites. http://t.co/gbdOMORS
  • No matter how busy life gets, it's important to take a break and enjoy a day with our new grandchild. http://t.co/hHU9g45j
  • Leading cosponsor to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, the primary federal domestic violence program: http://t.co/FH8OEuuR
  • Great news for Iowa's family farms, but we must be vigilant so gov bureaucrats understand the realities of agriculture: http://t.co/aP4OXL6U
  • Iowans are proud that one of the greatest symbols of American naval might bears the name of our state: http://t.co/f4P5jpFc
  • My Washington office to host the official ceremony for the U.S. Navy to sign the USS Iowa over to the Pacific Battleship Center this morning
  • I'm proud that my Washington office this morning will host the official ceremony for the U.S. Navy to sign the USS... http://t.co/z2M247OV
  • Military Academy Day tomorrow at Jordan Creek Mall. Reps from academies with info for all interested students/parents http://t.co/qfuDuuRT
  • On the Big Show at 11:45am talking about farmer win over Dept of Labor & our fight going forward. Listen in online:http://t.co/AuutALoy
  • Family farms score big win over the federal bureaucrats who spend day after day drawing up misguided regulations! http://t.co/T7K2phJG
  • Article on how dangerous proposed labor rule could be for family farms is worth a read. I wrote a bill to stop this: http://t.co/PP9YnsGm
  • Fantastic ceremony in Ankeny this a.m. for students who completed the Iowa Financial Literacy Program. Important info for students.
  • Honored to be able to join in the welcome home celebration for the 132nd in Des Moines. So proud of their work. http://t.co/xBZpfgSV
  • Honored to be able to join in the welcome home celebration for the 132nd in Des Moines. All Americans are proud... http://t.co/oqbXTaQT
  • Announcing $5.4 million grant for Des Moines Intl Airport project: http://t.co/A8bba4AV
  • Photo taken during my testimony before the House Armed Services Committee earlier today. http://t.co/WIOdRZfL
  • Just finished testifying before Armed Services Comm about saving the Iowa National Guard's 132nd F-16 Fighter Wing. http://t.co/dRSfsuGQ
  • Just saw the space shuttle Discovery fly over the Capitol on its final flight. Amazing sight!
  • Just saw the space shuttle #Discovery fly over the Capitol on its final flight. Amazing sight!
  • Testifying before the House Armed Services Comm. tomorrow about why it's a mistake to retire the Iowa Air Guard's 132nd Fighter Wing F-16s.
  • Reached out to the White House today to make sure any needed federal assistance is available to communities hit by yesterday's storm.
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  • The thoughts and prayers of all Iowans are with those beginning the recovery from the damage caused by the... http://t.co/DYggrZOU
  • Had a great tour and visit with Dr. Simmons and the great folks at the State of Iowa Hygienic Lab in Ankeny. http://t.co/8dN0AEKq
  • Had a great tour and visit with Dr. Simmons and the great folks at the State of Iowa Hygienic Lab in Ankeny. http://t.co/6vT92ezI
  • My op-ed on how we can crack down on waste and mismanagement in the federal gov, like the kind that went on at #GSA: http://t.co/OeFO9J0f
  • GSA mismanagement another example of why we need to restore accountability to government and protect #taxpayers. http://t.co/rNmR2xXY
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  • Proud to see so many young Iowa leaders interested in carrying on the powerful tradition of the family farm. http://t.co/V6wAQIpO
  • Students, please consider attending my Military Academy Day on April 28 in West Des Moines. Details: http://t.co/hihsME5M
  • I'm offering special congressional certificates of recognition for graduating high schoolers from IA's 4th District. http://t.co/2DjvSuEC
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  • Voted to extend new help to homeless #veterans today: http://t.co/bvxq4tES
  • Growing up & working on a family farm in Iowa, I learned early that soil is one of our most precious natural resources: http://t.co/mWdUbYkX
  • Ft. Dodge Messenger: "Latham defends family farms": http://t.co/gkTjyEBS
  • Protecting health care choices for seniors and veterans: http://t.co/SBEHhTc1
  • Also from yesterday, I had a terrific meeting with the members of the Iowa Farm Bureau. http://t.co/wwNPUNCw
  • Taken in my office yesterday with members of the Iowa Pork Producers. http://t.co/teYaDYxB
  • NASCAR's Kurt Busch was kind enough to take a moment out of his day to take a photo with me. http://t.co/nHKmufLG
  • NASCAR's Kurt Busch was kind enough to take a moment out of his day to take a photo with me. http://t.co/0qL9kLJS
  • Broken promises discovered in new health care law two years later: http://t.co/r3RX1j3p
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  • Fantastic discussion about the importance of preserving Iowa's family farms with FFA members this morning. It's... http://t.co/NXGT0SP3
  • Fantastic discussion of the importance of preserving Iowa's family farms with #FFA members this morning. http://t.co/Ep3dtGEF
  • Recent op-ed on natural disaster preparedness funding: http://t.co/nSM9xZnL
  • Great visit and tour at Youth Emergency Services & Shelter in Des Moines earlier today. http://t.co/5d00qZvX
  • Great visit and tour at Youth Emergency Services & Shelter in Des Moines earlier today. http://t.co/XzhwW17L
  • More on my legislation to protect family farms from government overreach: http://t.co/ZveZMwi5
  • Celebrating Reach Out and Read in Des Moines this morning at the Iowa Historical Museum. http://t.co/AQoC3wr7
  • Celebrating @ReachoutandReadIA in Des Moines this morning at the Iowa Historical Museum. http://t.co/NYriOewX
  • We have to protect family farms from this misguided federal intrusion: http://t.co/xvAOdqLC
  • House to vote on bipartisan #JOBSAct offering better path to economic security, opportunity & #jobs http://t.co/yX0Gm7YX
  • I'll be joining WHO Radio's Big Show in a few minutes to talk about a federal regulation that's threatening family farms. Tune if you can.
  • Enjoyed my meeting with Gov. Branstad talking about priority issues for the people of Iowa.
  • Upset with high gas prices? Cap and trade would have raised prices an additonal 20 cents/gallon if it had become law: http://t.co/SzEHkTpD
  • Led an effort today in Des Moines to help Iowa families with free online state and federal tax filing. http://t.co/fjNCIZ2e
  • Led an effort today in Des Moines to help Iowa families learn about free online state and federal tax filing,... http://t.co/ALul28G1
  • Enjoyed discussing the importance of conservation policies in the next Farm Bill at the Izaak Walton League forum in Des Moines today.
  • Great crowd at the South/East Des Moines Chamber Legislative forum. Fort Des Moines Memorial Park is beautiful. http://t.co/X1MZFXAb
  • Great crowd at the South/East Des Moines Chamber Legislative forum this morning. Ft. Des Moines Memorial Park is... http://t.co/mNrULPxW
  • Had a terrific meeting with representatives of the Iowa Valley Community College District today. http://t.co/qWOkcerP
  • From my meeting earlier today with officials from the Mason City and Clear Lake area. http://t.co/cq8VEzc8
  • White House budget would close Iowa National Guard fighter wing and eliminate hundreds of jobs in central Iowa. http://t.co/uW50fEEp
  • Concerned that White House budget won't steer nation away from debt, doubt and decline frustrating hardworking Iowans: http://t.co/kUZQls4O
  • Update on 132nd F-16 Fighter Wing after meeting with sec. of the Air Force. Judgment call not based on cost-benefit: http://t.co/q7JLoL6u
  • Becoming clear that the White House plan to close 132nd F-16 wing not based on sound cost-benefit analysis. Statement: http://t.co/LmsqjHMj
  • The American people need the peace of mind that members of Congress are held accountable for their actions: http://t.co/9M2rbsvk
  • How many Iowans get .5 mil in stimulus $ to spend on yachts? Another example of why my no vote on stimulus was right http://t.co/R6DnIfWD
  • Taken in my office today with Iowa Association of School Boards President-elect Jeff Anderson. http://t.co/bIdGfAyA
  • Terrific meeting today with members of the Denison Job Corps Center in the U.S. Capitol. http://t.co/ZMDw8GnI
  • Terrific meeting today with members of the Denison Job Corps Center in the U.S. Capitol. http://t.co/ulHrpWgP
  • Taken during the 2012 Muscle Walk for Muscular Dystrophy in West Des Moines last weekend. http://t.co/LnQxNPnn
  • Removal of F-16 mission from IA ANG does not appear to be a result of a true cost benefit analysis to find greater efficiency or savings.
  • A great event in Des Moines Saturday for a great cause - still time to join or contribute! http://t.co/kAwrFm3e
  • My letter cautioning the White House to abandon any plans to close the IA Air National Guard’s 132nd F16 Fighter Wing http://t.co/DQciGp34
  • Any plan to close the IA @AirNatlGuard F-16 squadron in Des Moines would be shortsighted and wrong. @whitehouse @usairforce @deptofdefense
  • Happy 100th Anniversary to the Girl Scouts! On the Hill today with CEA Anna Maria Chávez and Pres. Connie Lindsey. http://t.co/84htu3K4
  • Take a moment to sign up for my e-mail news alerts to keep up with my work in the U.S. House of Representatives: https://t.co/K4dqbmsx
  • With members of Ames Bread for the World, DM Area Religious Council, Emergency Food Pantry & Church World Service. http://t.co/31Wo068B
  • Best wishes to Polk County Supervisor EJ Giovannetti, who has decided not to seek another term.He has been a truly dedicated public servant.
  • Congrats to Ames High's Sam Ennis for winning the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association's Fuel for the Future video contest: http://t.co/22b9SHWj
  • Effort at IA Pork Congress in DSM to protect family farms from Washington’s attempt to end family farm tradition. http://t.co/H3pva0Td
  • I hope all of us lucky enough to call Gabby Giffords a colleague will strive daily to reach the high bar she set. http://t.co/NGYFoNBq
  • My guest for the State of the Union Maj Todd Miller with the IA Air National Guard's DSM-based 132nd Fighter Wing http://t.co/wM59LElB
  • Also had a terrific discussion with members of the Visiting Nurses Association. http://t.co/O6g4OIek