Press Releases

Rep. Turner's Historic Preservation Legislation Passes the House
March 24, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner's legislation that will place Hawthorn Hill and the Wright Factory buildings in the Dayton area under the protection of the National Park Service today passed the House of Representatives. .

Congressman Mike Turner's (R-OH) legislation that will place Hawthorn Hill and the Wright Factory buildings in the Dayton area under the protection of the National Park Service today passed the House of Representatives. Congressman Turner's legislation passed as part of an omnibus land package that had stalled in the Senate in the previous Congress.

Rep. Turner Supports Continued Negotiations Between DHL and ABX and ASTAR
March 18, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner today led an Ohio Delegation letter supporting continued negotiations between DHL and local employers ABX and ASTAR. .

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) today led an Ohio Delegation letter supporting continued negotiations between DHL and local employers ABX and ASTAR. The negotiations have begun as a result of the expiration of an exclusivity agreement that would not allow DHL to negotiate with anyone other than UPS and could allow DHL to maintain its international operations in Wilmington.

Rep. Turner Seeks Sec. Hillary Clinton's Assistance in Extraditing Suspected Murderer of Maria Lauterbach
March 15, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner recently sought the assistance of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in extraditing Marine Corporal Cesar Laurean from Mexico so that he may be charged with the rape and murder of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach. .
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) recently sought the assistance of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in extraditing Marine Corporal Cesar Laurean from Mexico so that he may be charged with the rape and murder of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach. Rep.
Rep. Turner to Serve on Readiness Subcommittee on House Armed Services Committee
March 12, 2009
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Washington, D.C.- Congressman Mike Turner has been named to the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee. .
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) has been named to the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Turner is also the Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee and has served on the House Armed Services Committee since coming to Congress in 2003.
Congressman Turner Calls for More Accountability and Transparency in the Use of TARP Funds.
March 12, 2009
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Congressman Michael R. Turner, cosponsored bipartisan legislation to ensure increased transparency and accountability in the use of TARP funds. .
Congressman Michael R. Turner, cosponsored bipartisan legislation to ensure increased transparency and accountability in the use of TARP funds. TARP is the Troubled Asset Relief Program created as part of the $700 billion bank bailout passed by Congress, and opposed by Congressman Turner, in October of 2008.
Turner Urges Delphi to Reconsider Decision to Terminate Benefits for 15,000 Retirees and Employees
March 5, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) today sent a letter to Delphi Corporation Executive Chairman Steve Miller urging him to reconsider the company's recent proposal to eliminate the healthcare and insurance benefits of 15,000 Delphi employees, retirees, and family members. .
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) today sent a letter to Delphi Corporation Executive Chairman Steve Miller urging him to reconsider the company's recent proposal to eliminate the healthcare and insurance benefits of 15,000 Delphi employees, retirees, and family members.
Turner Expresses Concern over Administration's Proposal to Discard Missile Defense System
March 5, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner recently joined House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McHugh (R-NY) in expressing to President Obama their strong concerns over a proposal to discard a missile defense system that is being developed to protect America and it's European allies. .
As Ranking Member of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Congressman Mike Turner recently joined House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McHugh (R-NY) in expressing to President Barack Obama their strong concerns over a reported proposal to discard a missile defense system that is being developed to p
Turner Proposes Commission to Study the Foreclosure and Mortgage Crisis
March 3, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner today introduced legislation that seeks to create a Congressional Commission on the nation's current foreclosure and mortgage lending crisis. .
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-03) today introduced legislation that seeks to create a Congressional Commission on the nation's current foreclosure and mortgage lending crisis. Rep. Turner originally proposed the Commission last week as an amendment to H.R. 1106. The bi-partisan commission would consist of ten members, including two co-chairmen.
Rep. Turner Demands Answers From DOD on Status of Maria Lauterbach Investigation
January 27, 2009
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Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter today to Inspector General Gordon Heddell demanding a progress report on the state of their efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault, harassment, and subsequent murder of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach. .

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter today to Inspector General Gordon Heddell demanding a progress report on the state of their efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault, harassment, and subsequent murder of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach.

Rep. Turner Continues Efforts to Protect Military Personnel from Sexual Assault
January 26, 2009
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Congressman Michael R. Turner (R-OH) and Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) re-introduced legislation that calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a comprehensive system to prevent sexual assault in the military. .

Congressman Michael R. Turner (R-OH) and Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) re-introduced legislation that calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a comprehensive system to prevent sexual assault in the military.