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  • Diabetes a Serious Problem for Many Ohioans
    Nov 19, 2009  - by Congressman Michael TurnerOn November 2, 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a Congressional Proclamation designating the month of November as American Diabetes Month.  Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses facing Americans.  This disease happens when the body fails to produce or properly... More
  • Administration’s “Czar” Appointments Raise Serious Concerns
    Nov 10, 2009  - The Obama administration came to office in January pledging not only to bring change but to also operate in a more transparent fashion than previous administrations. While there has been a dramatic shift in policy, it also appears the new administration has done very little to facilitate more transp... More
  • Remembering the Sacrifices of our Nation’s Veterans
    Nov 4, 2009  - by Congressman Michael TurnerNinety years ago this month, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th Armistice Day, to commemorate the first anniversary of the peace agreement between the Allied Powers and Germany that ended the First World War.  The truce that ended the “war to end all wars”... More
  • Americans Want Transparency and Openness in Government
    Oct 27, 2009  - by Congressman Mike TurnerSince my first term in Congress, I have been privileged to serve on two of the most important committees in the House of Representatives. In addition to my work on the House Armed Services Committee, I am a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. T... More
  • Citizens Have Right to Free Credit History Reports
    Oct 21, 2009  - Recently, consumers were alerted to the implementation of new federal rules expanding credit card holders’ rights.  These new rights, which take effect next February, arm consumers with more flexibility in dealing with credit card companies.  Consumers should also be aware that there are free tools ... More
  • Defense Authorization Bill Clears House With Funding for Area Military Programs
    Oct 13, 2009  - Last week, $100 million in federal funding authorizations for missions and jobs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  The approval of these funds represents their last hurdle in the authorization process before clearing the Senate.   The $550 billi... More
  • Transparency in Congress is Good for Democracy
    Oct 7, 2009  - by Congressman Michael TurnerThe call for greater transparency in government didn’t begin with the Internet age, yet for all the advances in personal communications, Americans still don’t understand why the leadership in Congress blocks timely access to legislation affecting their lives.  This quest... More
  • It’s Time to Halt the Government’s Takeover of the Economy
    Sep 30, 2009  - According to news accounts, the Treasury Department isn’t ruling out keeping the federal government’s bailout program going beyond its one-year authorization. This follows the president’s recent speech on expanding government control of financial institutions. What’s missing is a firm government exi... More
  • President Leaves America Vulnerable to Iranian ICBM Attack
    Sep 22, 2009  - President Obama’s decision to scrap a long-planned European-based missile defense shield was not only met with concern among our European allies, but more importantly, has sounded alarms here at home where the president’s action would leave the nation vulnerable to Iranian long-range missile attack.... More
  • Mike Turner: Real Reforms Ignored in Congress’s Major Health Care Push
    Sep 14, 2009  - Last week, in his address to a Joint Session of Congress, the president laid out his goals for a complete overhaul of health care. His plan mirrors the major House health care bill which continues to generate strong public opposition. Not only will this plan have serious consequences for our str... More