Press Releases
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:March 20, 2011
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing on developments in Afghanistan, Congressman Mike Turner highlighted the role of poppy production and narcotics trafficking in funding the Taliban.
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At a House Armed Services Committee hearing on developments in Afghanistan, Congressman Mike Turner highlighted the role of poppy production and narcotics trafficking in funding the Taliban. Specifically, Turner questioned General David Petraeus on what International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan required, and how they will reduce production going forward.
March 16, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner has been named Chairman of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) by House Speaker John Boehner.
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Congressman Mike Turner has been named Chairman of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) by House Speaker John Boehner. Turner will serve as the United States' lead parliamentary representative, heading a delegation of 11 House members for the 112th Congress.March 11, 2011
Last night, Congressman Mike Turner received word that the Department of Veterans Affairs has refused to make former Dayton VA Medical Center Guy Richardson available to meet with Turner and the Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Jeff Miller, as had been planned for Monday, March 14th.
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Last night, Congressman Mike Turner received word that the Department of Veterans Affairs has refused to make former Dayton VA Medical Center Guy Richardson available to meet with Turner and the Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Jeff Miller, as had been planned for Monday, MMarch 10, 2011
The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. embassy and consulates in Japan are working to obtain information on the status of U.S. citizens and to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens.
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An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings in Tokyo and setting off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats. Tokyo airports (Narita and Haneda) are currently closed and possibly damaged. Trains and subways are down in the Tokyo metropolitan region, and train service may be sporadic throughout the rest of the country.March 10, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the Department of Veterans Affairs missing the Friday, March 11 deadline to turnover copies of the investigation reports surrounding the events at the Dayton VA Medical Center Dental Clinic:
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the Department of Veterans Affairs missing the Friday, March 11 deadline to turnover copies of the investigation reports surrounding the events at the Dayton VA Medical Center Dental Clinic:
March 10, 2011
Promoting Director Richardson during this investigation is wrong and just another outrage in a series on the part of the VA.
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the news that Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Director Guy Richardson has been promoted to the Veterans Integrated Service Network which oversees the Dayton VAMC:
March 9, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner hailed the announcement of an $110,500 grant to the St. Mary Development Corporation of Dayton, Ohio to support the corporation's efforts to revitalize the community and create affordable housing in Southwest Ohio.
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Congressman Mike Turner hailed the announcement of an $110,500 grant to the St. Mary Development Corporation of Dayton, Ohio to support the corporation's efforts to revitalize the community and create affordable housing in Southwest Ohio. The grant comes from NeighborWorks America.