Press Releases
February 1, 2011
In his statement, Turner expressed concerns over discrepancies between statements by Russian officials and those in the U.S. Senate's Resolution of Ratification, concerning the future scope of ballistic missile defenses, and Russian threats to deploy short range nuclear armed missiles within range of NATO countries.
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement as the START Treaty reaches finalization.January 24, 2011
his evening the President rightly recognized the American people's call for both parties to work together. I was encouraged to hear of his support to keep our country competitive in research and technology in the innovative spirit of the Wright brothers.
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"This evening the President rightly recognized the American people's call for both parties to work together. I was encouraged to hear of his support to keep our country competitive in research and technology in the innovative spirit of the Wright brothers.January 18, 2011
"The flawed Obamacare legislation would adversely affect every American family, small business, and millions of seniors. Its $500 billion cuts to Medicare, which include $156 billion in Medicare Advantage cuts, will hurt southwestern Ohioans already at risk.
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Congressman Mike Turner today joined a bipartisan group of House Members in supporting the repeal of Obamacare.
January 8, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon learning of the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8), her staff, and her constituents:
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon learning of the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8), her staff, and her constituents: January 6, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner called on Defense Secretary Robert Gates to evaluate the results of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle's (EFV) testing program before determining whether to cancel the program.
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Congressman Mike Turner called on Defense Secretary Robert Gates to evaluate the results of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle's (EFV) testing program before determining whether to cancel the program. This follows Secretary Gates' announcement that he has slated the EFV for termination and will use the remaining funds in the program to shut down the program.
January 2, 2011
The provisions sponsored by Rep. Turner in the FY 11 NDAA are intended to "reduce the number of sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces" and "improve the response of the Department of Defense, the military departments, and the Armed Forces to reports of sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces."
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The 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that Congress passed on 12/22/2010 contains numerous provisions advocated by Rep. Mike Turner of Dayton that will strengthen military sexual assault prevention and response policies. Rep.
December 22, 2010
Several provisions included by Congressman Mike Turner in the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) approved today by the House of Representatives will strengthen key installations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and help support Dayton's regional economy.
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Several provisions included by Congressman Mike Turner in the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) approved today by the House of Representatives will strengthen key installations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and help support Dayton's regional economy.
December 21, 2010
Rep. Mike Turner was named Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Rep. Turner announced today. The panel has significant power to support and enhance Southwest Ohio's economic vitality.
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon has named Rep. Mike Turner Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Rep. Turner announced today.
December 7, 2010
Ranking Member Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), Strategic Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and fourteen of their colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee today sent a letter to the top Democrat and Republican in the U.S.
December 7, 2010
Congressman Mike Turner of Dayton and Congressman Steve Austria of Beavercreek. who represent Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Congress, today sent a bipartisan delegation letter to the Defense Department expressing concern about the Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) program, currently headquartered in Beavercreek, could be downsized resulting in the loss of hundreds of SW Ohio jobs.
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Congressman Mike Turner of Dayton and Congressman Steve Austria of Beavercreek.