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June 17, 2009
Congressman Michael R. Turner today announced that $102,450,000 in authorized project funding for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This amount includes $43.85 million in defense funding requests and $58.6 million for military construction projects. .
Congressman Michael R. Turner today announced that $102,450,000 in authorized project funding for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

June 16, 2009
Congressman Michael R. Turner has successfully included provisions in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve the response and investigation of alleged sexual assault of members of the armed services. .
Congressman Michael R. Turner has successfully included provisions in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve the response and investigation of alleged sexual assault of members of the armed services. These provisions are nearly identical to those included in H.Con.Res. 28, authored by Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA-36) and Congressman Turner.

June 16, 2009
Congressman Michael R. Turner announced his amendment to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect the child custody rights of deployed military service personnel today passed by voice vote in the House Armed Services Committee. .
Congressman Michael R. Turner announced his amendment to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect the child custody rights of deployed military service personnel today passed by voice vote in the House Armed Services Committee. This amendment has previously passed the House three times.

June 11, 2009
Sometime between 6:00 pm and midnight on Friday, June 12, television broadcasting will only be available as a digital signal, and those consumers with analog-only televisions will need a converter box or a subscription service such as cable or satelite TV to view programs. .
Sometime between 6:00 pm and midnight on Friday, June 12, television broadcasting will only be available as a digital signal, and those consumers with analog-only televisions will need a converter box or a subscription service such as cable or satellite TV to view programs.

June 10, 2009
As the Obama Administration pursues a policy to "reset" America's relationship with Russia, Rep. Michael Turner and Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) yesterday introduced the bipartisan NATO First Act (H.R. 2797) to fortify America's transatlantic security links with our European allies and partners .
As the Obama Administration pursues a policy to "reset" America's relationship with Russia, Rep. Michael Turner and Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) yesterday introduced the bipartisan NATO First Act (H.R. 2797) to fortify America's transatlantic security links with our European allies and partners.

June 4, 2009
U.S. Congressman Michael Turner today announced that his appointee, Thomas H. Rupp of Sabina, Ohio, has been chosen by the House Congressional leadership to serve as a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives this summer in Washington, DC. .
U.S. Congressman Michael Turner today announced that his appointee, Thomas H. Rupp of Sabina, Ohio, has been chosen by the House Congressional leadership to serve as a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives this summer in Washington, DC.

June 1, 2009
The spirit of Dayton is not tied to any one company, it lies with its people. I'll continue to work with state and local leaders to transition the region's economy." .
U.S. Congressman Michael R. Turner issued the following statement responding to NCR's decision to leave the Dayton community:

June 1, 2009
John McHugh is an outstanding choice to be the new Secretary of the Army and I would like to personally congratulate him on his nomination. .
U.S. Congressman Michael R. Turner, the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to Rep. John McHugh (R-NY) nomination as Secretary of the Army:

May 25, 2009
U.S. Rep. John M. McHugh (R-NY), the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), the Ranking Member of the committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today released the following joint statement condemning North Korea's nuclear test: .
U.S. Rep. John M. McHugh (R-NY), the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), the Ranking Member of the committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today released the following joint statement condemning North Korea's nuclear test:

May 10, 2009
Congressman Michael Turner visited the Franklin Yards Transload Terminal and spoke at the ceremony celebrating the redevelopment of the facility. The ceremony showcased the newly established facility and the freight options available to existing local businesses and companies looking to relocate to Southwest Ohio. .
Congressman Michael Turner visited the Franklin Yards Transload Terminal and spoke at the ceremony celebrating the redevelopment of the facility.