Press Releases

Mike Turner Delivers Ballots for Statue in the US Capitol
June 2, 2010
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Mike Turner visited Carillon Park visited Carillon Park today to deliver ballots collected by his office in the campaign to support of installing a statue of the Wright Brothers in the United States Capitol. .

Congressman Mike Turner visited Carillon Park today to deliver ballots collected by his office in the campaign to replace the statue of Governor Allen in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. With a little more than one week remaining until the June 12 deadline, Rep.

Rep. Turner's Amendment to Protect Child Custody Rights of Deployed Troops Advances through the House Armed Services Committee
June 1, 2010
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For a fourth consecutive year, legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Mike Turner to protect military parents in child custody cases has advanced through the House Armed Services Committee. .

For a fourth consecutive year, legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Mike Turner to protect military parents in child custody cases has advanced through the House Armed Services Committee. The language, included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), goes next to the full House of Representatives. A vote is expected by the end of the month.

Reps. Turner's Military Sexual Assault Protections Approved by House Armed Services Committee
June 1, 2010
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The House Armed Services Committee has approved provisions aimed at strengthening military prevention and response policies concerning sexual assault offered by Representatives Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Mike Turner (R-OH). .

The House Armed Services Committee has approved provisions aimed at strengthening military prevention and response policies concerning sexual assault offered by Representatives Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Mike Turner (R-OH). The legislation, included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), goes next to the full House of Representatives.

Turner Moves Legislation Recognizing Clinton County Bicentennial
May 31, 2010
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Congressman Mike Turner announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has unanimously –– approved a resolution congratulating Clinton County and the county seat of Wilmington, Ohio on the occasion of their bicentennial anniversary. .

Congressman Mike Turner announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has unanimously –– approved a resolution congratulating Clinton County and the county seat of Wilmington, Ohio on the occasion of their bicentennial anniversary.

Congressmen Turner, Burton Blast Treasury Department for Refusing to Answer Questions on Delphi Retirement
May 31, 2010
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Citing a pending lawsuit, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is refusing to answer questions put to him by Congressmen Mike Turner and Dan Burton concerning the Treasury Department's role in decisions that led to a loss of pension value for thousands of former Delphi employees in Ohio and other states. .

Citing a pending lawsuit, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is refusing to answer questions put to him by Congressmen Mike Turner and Dan Burton concerning the Treasury Department's role in decisions that led to a loss of pension value for thousands of former Delphi employees in Oh

House Armed Services Committee Approves Turner Amendment To Strengthen U.S. Position vs. Adversaries
May 27, 2010
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The House Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment offered by Congressman Mike Turner that makes clear the U.S. reserves the right to respond to any attack against this country "with any means necessary." .
The House Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment offered by Congressman Mike Turner that makes clear the U.S. reserves the right to respond to any attack against this country "with any means necessary."
Armed Services Committee: Nuclear Posture Review Weakens the National Security of the United States
May 27, 2010
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The House Armed Services Committee voted to send a strong message to the Administration that it believes the recently-released Nuclear Posture Review weakens the national security of the United States by eliminating options to defend against a catastrophic nuclear, biological, chemical, or conventional attack against the United States. .
The House Armed Services Committee voted to send a strong message to the Administration that it believes the recently-released Nuclear Posture Review weakens the national security of the United States by eliminating options to defend against a catastrophi
Armed Services Committee Requires Comprehensive Plan on Administration's Phased Adaptive Approach for Missile Defense
May 26, 2010
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The House Armed Services Committee today unanimously approved an amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that holds the Administration accountable for deploying a missile defense system in Europe to protect the U.S. homeland. .

The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved an amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that holds the Administration accountable for deploying a missile defense system in Europe to protect the U.S. homeland.

Rep. Turner Wins Support for Civilian Education At the Air Force Institute of Technology
May 23, 2010
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The House Armed Services Committee has adopted language offered by Congressman Michael R. Turner that will expand AFIT's authority to enroll government and non-government civilian personnel in its programs. .

Rep. Turner Wins Support for Civilian Education At the Air Force Institute of Technology

Mike Turner Seeks Unmanned Aircraft Mission for Air Force Research Laboratory in Wilmington
May 23, 2010
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Mike Turner has successfully won inclusion of language in the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act to secure support for a potential unmanned aerial vehicle testing range in Southwest Ohio. .

Mike Turner has successfully won inclusion of language in the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act to secure support for a potential unmanned aerial vehicle testing range in Southwest Ohio.