Press Releases
April 12, 2011
"While I share the President's goal of a government that lives within its means, it should not come at the expense of our national defense.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the news that President Obama has suggested $400 billion in cuts to the Department of Defense:April 10, 2011
"The announcement regarding the reduction of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe was not unexpected. However this does not signal a reduced commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and our allies in Europe.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the news that the U.S. will reduce its number of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three:April 7, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki requesting additional documentation surround the VA's investigations at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
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Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki requesting additional documentation surround the VA's investigations at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The request comes from the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA) – a community health organization which has undertaken an independent review of the VA's investigations at the call of Sens.
April 6, 2011
"I voted today to reduce government spending, support our troops and to prevent the government from shutting down."
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner voted in favor of the Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011. This legislation ensures that the government would remain open another week, cut discretionary spending by $12 billion, fully fund the Department of Defense and pay our troops who are defending this nation through the end of the fiscal year.April 6, 2011
Following reports of two patients who tested positive for hepatitis B due to improper infection control practices at the Dayton VA Medical Center's dental clinic, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (OH-3) today urged U.S.
April 4, 2011
While Delphi is strengthening its financial position and spending billions of dollars to buy back their interests from General Motors (GM) and the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, thousands of retirees have been left in the cold.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the news that Delphi is preparing for a public stock offering. The company is buying back interests that were acquired by General Motors and the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation following Delphi's bankruptcy.March 31, 2011
"The Wilmington Air Park can make a strong case as a future home for one of these new test sites. Ohio's Third District is the birthplace of manned flight, and now with this legislation it has the opportunity to be a pioneer in the field of unmanned flight,"
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Congressman Mike Turner voted for the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011(H.R. 658) which included language to create four new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.March 31, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner reintroduced his legislation which would repeal the Obamacare excise tax on first responder equipment.
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Congressman Mike Turner reintroduced his legislation which would repeal the Obamacare excise tax on first responder equipment. Elimination of this tax, which was signed into law one year ago last week, will help businesses like Wilmington, OH manufacturer Ferno – Washington, Inc. create jobs and grow the economy.March 23, 2011
Mike Turner announced the reintroduction of legislation which would repeal the Obamacare excise tax on first responder equipment.
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Mike Turner announced the reintroduction of legislation which would repeal the Obamacare excise tax on first responder equipment. Elimination of this tax, which was signed into law one year ago today, will help businesses like local manufacturer Ferno – Washington, Inc. create jobs and grow the economy.March 21, 2011
This is a signal from the Secretary that he is beginning to see the severity of this situation.
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Congressman Mike Turner released a letter he received from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki in response to his concerns about the noncompliance with basic medical safety standards at the Dayton VA Medical Center. In response to the lawmaker's request for a national level investigation, Secretary Shinseki stated in his letter: