Deficit Reduction and Fiscal Responsibility
Reining in out-of-control spending is critical to economic growth and reducing our national debt.
Congressman Turner is committed to finding real solutions that address our growing debt while making certain our men and women in uniform have the tools that they need to protect our country.
Balancing our nation's budget is the most effective way to ensure that our growing debt is handled in a responsible manner. During his time as Mayor of Dayton, Congressman Turner successfully balanced the city's budget, demonstrating that economic growth is possible by setting clear priorities and managing out-of-control spending. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Turner has continued to work towards reducing our nation's deficits by supporting fiscally responsible legislation.
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Congressmen Mike Turner (OH-10) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) sent a letter with 24 of their colleagues to Chairman Kevin Brady (TX-8) of the House Committee on Ways and Means and Chairman Orrin Hatch (UT) of the Senate Committee on Finance to include two provisions in the final tax reform bill to help students pursuing a higher education. Congressmen Turner and Davis previously had a colloquy with Chairman Brady on the House floor about this issue.
Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal:
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the release of President Donald Trump's proposed skinny budget:
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress:
"Tonight President Trump laid out how he'll turn his campaign promises into policy. While I did not approve of President Trump's proposed budget, I do agree with much of what he laid out this evening. Congress and the White House have an opportunity to make some big changes, including tax reform, health care reform, and obviously rebuilding our military. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to implement President Trump's agenda."
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Congressman Turner released the following statement after calling for an immediate repeal of sequestration for national defense.
"This letter shows strong support from Members who are pledging to vote to repeal sequestration. I have been approached by numerous colleagues asking to sign on to this letter and I look forward to gaining continued support throughout this process. The President has repeatedly called for an end to sequestration. It is my effort to reach a majority of support for this letter and to have the confidence of the House to fully repeal sequestration for our national defense."
Congressman Michael Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations Congressman Tom Graves requesting that language be included in the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
The Library of Congress announced on March 22, 2016 its decision to unilaterally revise its subject heading "Aliens" and eliminate its subject heading "Illegal Aliens."
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after more than 80 House Republicans joined a letter to the House Budget Committee stating they would not back down on last year's budget deal of $574 billion for national defense base requirements.
"I am proud to lead the over 80 House Republicans who stand by last year's budget agreement to ensure our national defense is fully funded. As we face continued terror threats, it is critically important that we sustain our military and meet contingency operations requirements so that we can provide our next President with viable strategic options."
Turner Welcomes his Guest: Speaker of the Ohio House, Cliff Rosenberger
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Washington, DC: Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), continued his legislative fight to end the practice of naming government facilities after sitting Members of Congress.
In the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congressman Turner successfully included a provision that banned the naming of buildings and infrastructure controlled by the Department of Defense after sitting members of Congress.
The Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act would apply that same ban across all federal-agency funded projects.