WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in The Washington Times outlining key energy priorities and solutions that will allow the United States to become North American energy independent.

Read excerpts of his op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety.

BASELOAD CAPACITY IS KEY TO AMERICAN ENERGY SUCCESS

By: Congressman Bob Latta