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New York Times Covers Moraine Plant Redevelopment Push
September 14, 2010
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. Amid Blight and Scavenging, 'Old G.M.' Plants Linger

New York Times: In Moraine, Ohio, Representative Michael R. Turner is asking the Obama administration to discourage Motors Liquidation from selling that city's closed G.M. plant to anyone who would tear it down and sell it for scrap. Ron Bloom, a former member of the administration's automotive task force, responded that the Treasury Department had stressed "the importance of supporting redevelopment and job creation," according to a letter Mr. Turner released Tuesday.
Congress must act to forestall imminent tax increases
September 7, 2010
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Early in my first term in Congress, I voted in favor of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. I supported this legislation during a previous economic downturn, because the best way to stimulate our economy, create jobs, and ultimately grow government revenues is to allow hard-working Americans to take home more of their own money to spend or save as they choose.
Time to forget about Cap and Trade
August 26, 2010
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Over the past month, news reports have suggested that the Majority in Congress are considering a lame duck session, following the November elections, to push controversial and far-reaching legislation. Members of Congress who have retired or been defeated for reelection are asked to vote on legislation during lame duck sessions, before their successors can be sworn in. .

Over the past month, news reports have suggested that the Majority in Congress are considering a lame duck session, following the November elections, to push controversial and far-reaching legislation.

Speaking to the Butler Township Chamber of Commerce
August 24, 2010
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Congressman Turner on WHIO
August 19, 2010
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Talking to WHIO listeners about the Afghanistan government's decision to ban private security firms from their country, and how that decision will affect security there.

My recent visit Greenfield and Hillsboro in Highland County.
August 19, 2010
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Social Security meets the needs of America's senior citizens for 75 years
August 16, 2010
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For 75 years, Social Security has kept an estimated 40 percent of senior citizens out of poverty, and has given more than 90 percent of Americans age 65 and older, a stable source of income. No government program directly touches as many Americans as Social Security. .

By Congressman Michael Turner

On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. This landmark legislation has provided our senior citizens with a basic level of retirement security for 75 years.

Resolution Congratulating UD Basketball Team Passes the House
August 9, 2010
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On July 26, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1456, legislation I introduced earlier this year congratulating the University of Dayton's Men's Basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The bill passed unanimously, on a bipartisan basis, with the support of the entire Ohio delegation. .

By Congressman Michael Turner

News Items on Moraine GM Plant
August 5, 2010
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Turner speaks on GM-Moraine plant 

Congressman Turner on WHIO
Speaking on August 11th to WHIO listeners about my goal of seeing the Moraine GM plant reused, and my meeting on that topic with John Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. 

Boy Scouts of America Celebrates its 100th anniversary
August 4, 2010
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The Boy Scouts instill in our youngest citizens values such as honesty, courage and resourcefulness, and emphasize the importance of doing "a good turn daily" for others. Each local Boy Scout Council obligates every Scout to perform 12 hours of community service annually. Last year, nearly three million Boy Scouts, and over one million adult leaders volunteered 36,653,936 hours of community service individually and through partnerships with organizations including the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity. .

By Congressman Michael Turner