Thomas Latham

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Thomas Latham

Remembered chiefly as Tom Latham, he served Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives for two decades and became a familiar figure in state and national politics. His career moved from local public service to Congress, where he worked on major appropriations issues.

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The Self-Plumed Bishop Unplumed A Reply to the Profound Erudition of the Self-Named Hugh Latimer, in His Doctrine of Endless Punishment Asserted

The Self-Plumed Bishop Unplumed A Reply to the Profound Erudition of the Self-Named Hugh Latimer, in His Doctrine of Endless Punishment Asserted

by Thomas Latham

About the author

Born in Hampton, Iowa, in 1948, Thomas Paul Latham is better known as Tom Latham. Before entering Congress, he worked in family business and public service, including time as an assistant minority leader in the Iowa Senate and as Iowa commissioner of elections.

In 1994, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and went on to serve from 1995 to 2015. During his years in Congress, he represented different Iowa districts as boundaries changed and became known for his work on the House Appropriations Committee.

Latham announced in 2013 that he would not seek another term, ending a long career in elected office. His public life is closely tied to Iowa politics, where he built a reputation as a steady Republican lawmaker with influence over federal spending decisions.