Latta named assistant House minority whip

2/12/2009

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) has been named assistant minority whip in the House, his staff announced yesterday.

As an assistant whip, Mr. Latta will coordinate with House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R., Va.) and other members of the whip team to advance the GOP agenda. "This team is comprised of top leaders that will advance a positive vision for the future of our country, a vision based on accountability, transparency, and action," Mr. Cantor said. "I'm pleased that Congressman Latta has joined the Republican Whip Team."