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  • Attending the Inauguration in Washington, D.C.
    Dec 29, 2008  - By Congressman Michael Turner A record number of spectators and interested citizens are planning to attend the historic ceremony where Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Between four and five million people are expected to attend our nation’s celebration of d... More
  • Southwest Ohio Represented on White House Christmas Tree
    Dec 22, 2008  - By Congressman Michael Turner The holiday season is rich with traditions and ceremonies that carry with them a great deal of meaning for many Americans. Families gather together to celebrate the Christmas season and exchange gifts and lights, wreaths, and other holiday decorations appear on virtua... More
  • Holiday Season a Time for Generosity
    Dec 15, 2008  - By Congressman Mike Turner As we celebrate this holiday season, our thoughts turn away from the details of daily life and begin to focus more on our families and how fortunate we are to have them in our lives. Though this is a difficult time for many American families, this time of year offers us t... More
  • New Capitol Visitor Center Opens
    Dec 5, 2008  - By Congressman Michael Turner On December 2, 2008, the long-awaited United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) opened to the public.  The CVC is the largest addition to our nation’s Capitol in its 215-year history.  It is designed to provide a safe and convenient environment for the millions of vis... More
  • Bicentennial of Lincoln’s Birth an Important Occasion
    Nov 28, 2008  - By Congressman Michael Turner The inaugural festivities for President-elect Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 coincide with the annual holiday honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and also the bicentennial of the birth of the “Great Emancipator”, Abraham Lincoln. It is fitting that ... More
  • What I’m Thankful for this Year
    Nov 21, 2008  - By Congressman Michael Turner The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is a special time for American families. It is important that we take the opportunity, particularly in these difficult times, to remind ourselves of the many blessings we have in our lives. Like so many people, I am most thankful for... More
  • Rep. Turner Says National Emergency Grant Funding Just a Start
    Nov 20, 2008  - Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) today stated that the $3.8 million in National Emergency Grant funding is the first step in the recovery process. The grant was awarded to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services by the U.S. Department of Labor to assist workers and families affected by the lay... More
  • Community Will Maintain Focus on Economic Recovery
    Nov 17, 2008  - Community Will Maintain Focus on Economic Recovery By Congressman Michael Turner Our community recently received the disappointing news that DHL would eliminate its North American operations. This announcement was accompanied by the news that the company planned to cut their workforce by 9,500 job... More
  • Rep. Turner Calls on DHL to Work With Community During Economic Transition
    Nov 10, 2008  - Dayton, Ohio- Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) calls on DHL to work with the Wilmington community after their decision to abandon the North American hub at the Wilmington Airpark. DHL decided to cut 9,500 jobs after accepting hundreds of millions in incentives from the State of Ohio and Clinton Count... More
  • Armistice Day Important to Nation’s History
    Nov 7, 2008  - This month marks the 90th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. On the morning of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year, a truce was signed between the Allied Powers and Germany that ended the fighting on the Western Front in Europe. More th... More