Press Releases
May 13, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner successfully included language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which requires the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress if he determines there is widespread interference with the military's use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) caused by a commercial communications service.
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Congressman Mike Turner successfully included language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which requires the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress if he determines there is widespread interference with the military's use of the Global Positioning SysteMay 12, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner successfully included language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday which will have a far reaching impact on Southwest Ohio if approved by the full Congress and signed into law by the President.
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Congressman Mike Turner successfully included language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday which will have a far reaching impact on Southwest Ohio if approved by the full Congress and signed into law by the President.May 4, 2011
These funds would mean roughly 60 M1A2 Abrams tanks would be produced over the next year, ensuring the plant does not idle as previously planned. Thousands of workers contribute to the production of the M1A2 at the Lima, OH facility.
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Congressman Mike Turner commended the inclusion of $272 million for tank production in the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces Mark of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These funds would mean roughly 60 M1A2 Abrams tanks would be produced over the next year, ensuring the plant does not idle as previously planned.May 4, 2011
This decision is important for the defense of our NATO allies, and ultimately strengthens the defense of our homeland.
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Mike Turner released the following statement upon the announcement that Romania will host missile interceptors as part of a planned U.S. missile defense shield over Europe:May 3, 2011
Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012:
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Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012:May 1, 2011
Nearly ten years after the vicious attacks of September 11th, Osama Bin Laden is now dead. Let no one question the US's resolve to protect its citizens and those who threaten us.
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April 26, 2011
In response to Congressman Turner's March letter requesting a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing examining medical safety practices at VA medical facilities, the Committee has announced it will conduct an oversight hearing entitled, "Sacred Obligation: Restoring Veteran Trust and Patient Safety."
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In response to Congressman Turner's March letter requesting a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing examining medical safety practices at VA medical facilities, the Committee has announced it will conduct an oversight hearing entitled, "Sacred Obligation: Restoring Veteran Trust and PaApril 24, 2011
The culture at the VA needs to be changed to promote accountability for actions on the part of staff. Our veterans deserve better, and I look forward to continuing to carry that message to leaders at the VA, and in Congress.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon reviewing the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General's Oversight Review of Dental Clinic Issues at the Dayton VA Medical Center:April 24, 2011
This is good news for 400 southwest Ohio workers and their families. Our employees and businesses can compete with anyone in a fair environment. I am glad to have helped support this effort to impose a duty on unfairly traded lightweight thermal paper to keep these jobs in Ohio.
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Recently the Department of Commerce agreed with Rep. Turner and reversed a preliminary ruling in order to protect Ohio jobs in the paper industry.April 21, 2011
Upon reviewing this report, it's clear that many questions are left unanswered on the part of the VA.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon reviewing the interim report on the Dayton VA Medical Center, as conducted by the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association. The report indicated the more veterans are at risk than have been notified, and additional testing is needed: