In the News
January 25, 2009
On January 6, 2009, I was sworn in for a fourth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. It was a tremendous honor and great privilege to be a part of this very special day.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
January 18, 2009
Martin Luther King Day is a holiday full of meaning for generations of Americans of vastly different backgrounds and perspectives. This year, Martin Luther King Day has even more meaning as it was the day before the United States of America inaugurates the first African-American President of the United States.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
January 13, 2009
This time every year many people take part in the time honored tradition of making a New Year's resolution such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or getting more exercise. As 2009 gets underway, however, I urge everyone to remember some of the small things we can each do this year to help improve the lives of those around us. Among these often overlooked but crucial tasks is the importance of regularly reading to our children.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
December 28, 2008
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.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
December 21, 2008
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 virtually every building and street corner. One of the most remarkable and famous holiday displays in the world occurs every year in the White House.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
December 14, 2008
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.
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By Congressman Mike Turner
December 4, 2008
On December 2, 2008, the long-awaited United States Capitol Visitor Center opened to the public. The CVC is the largest addition to our nation's Capitol in its 215-year history.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
November 27, 2008
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.
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By Congressman Michael Turner
November 20, 2008
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.
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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.
November 16, 2008
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 jobs.
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Community Will Maintain Focus on Economic Recovery
By Congressman Michael Turner