In the News
July 28, 2009
For the third year in a row, I have included legislative language in the annual defense budget to strengthen child custody protections so mothers and fathers in uniform will not be forced to lose custody of their children due to their military service. And this week, Lt. Eva Slusher, a service member who lost custody of her daughter due to her military deployment, is visiting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about this dilemma affecting too many military parents.
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by Congressman Mike TurnerJuly 24, 2009
On Friday, July 24, 2009, Congressman Mike Turner was a guest on 'Take a Stand with Adam McManus.' The program airs on KSLR Radio (630AM) and is heard across South Texas. Congressman Turner discussed his constitutional amendment to prohibit the federal government from owning stock in corporations.
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July 22, 2009
On Thursday, July 23, 2009, Congressman Mike Turner was a guest on Cincinnati's WKRC Radio's (55KRC) Brian Thomas Morning Show. Congressman Turner discussed health care, his constitutional amendment to prohibit the federal government from owning stock in corporations, and also his amendment protecting child custody rights of deployed troops.
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July 20, 2009
For the state that originated powered flight, the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon was even more profound. Forty years ago, as millions watched black and white TV images of a barren and cratered landscape, one of our own boldly led the way to a new frontier. That night in 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong of Wapakoneta, Ohio placed his foot on the lunar surface – the first man to stand on another world.
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On July 20, Ohio and the world marked one of the most significant anniversaries in the history of mankind.July 20, 2009
As the federal government continues to dive headlong into unprecedented debt with increasing speed, the Administration justifies each deeper plunge as "urgent." What's becoming clear to more Americans is an urgent need to slow down and consider the effects of too much deficit spending.
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The Obama Administration has increased pressure on Congress to pass health care reform before early August with seemingly little regard for the ultimate cost to the taxpayer.July 12, 2009
Last week, in a strong bipartisan vote of 410 to 8, the U.S. House passed a resolution requiring the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the National Motto "In God We Trust" and the Pledge of Allegiance in the new U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This action is necessary to ensure that all of our nation's traditions are adequately reflected in throughout the Capitol.
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By Congressman TurnerJuly 6, 2009
On June 26, I joined a bipartisan group of 212 Members of Congress in opposing the "Cap and Trade" bill. The legislation fails to address the important energy needs facing Ohio families, would further burden our state's manufacturing base, and cause additional job loss.
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On June 26, I joined a bipartisan group of 212 Members of Congress in opposing the Waxman-Markey Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454), also known as the "Cap and Trade" bill.June 28, 2009
Last week I introduced legislation in the U.S. House calling for a constitutional amendment to prohibit the government from buying stock or equity in corporations. This action is necessary to address the federal government's deepening involvement in the nation's private industry and financial sector and its failure to present an exit strategy.
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by Congressman Michael Turner
I voted against both the $700 billion in TARP funding last October and the $800 billion economic stimulus in February.
June 23, 2009
The importance of southwest Ohio's military programs was underscored by the inclusion of over $100 million in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in support of missions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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by Congressman Michael Turner
June 15, 2009
Eight months after Congress passed toxic asset relief, a growing number of Americans, including many in Congress, are questioning government bailouts. Furthermore, a poll shows more Americans want the President's stimulus spending program halted. Both programs have thus far failed to achieve their goal of strengthening the economy and their ballooning of the federal budget deficit will ultimately do more harm than good.
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by Congressman Mike Turner