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Congressman Mike Turner Marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 5, 2010
Press Release
"Our thoughts and prayers are often with the brave men and women of our armed forces who serve overseas and here at home. It's all too easy to forget that many leave spouses and children at home while they carry out their sometimes dangerous duties. .

Since 1984, the Friday before Mother's Day has been designated as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. President Ronald Reagan designated the day to honor military spouses for the role they play in our nation's defense.

Congressman Turner on WHIO
May 4, 2010
In The News

Mike Turner speaking on May 4 to WHIO about the Times Square Bomber and our nation's response to terrorism.

Responsible Immigration Reform Must Be Addressed
May 3, 2010
In The News
Most Americans would agree that our immigration system is in need of reform. As you know, I do not support amnesty. I support an immigration policy that strengthens our borders, protects legal immigration, and keeps our citizens safe. .

By Congressman Michael Turner

Turner Casts Ballot for Wright Brothers Statue in the Capitol
May 2, 2010
Press Release
Congressman Mike Turner travelled to Carillon Park to cast his ballot for a statue of the Wright Brothers to replace the statue of Governor Allen in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C and encouraged area residents to vote prior to the June 12 deadline. .

On Monday, May 3, Congressman Mike Turner travelled to Carillon Park to cast his ballot for a statue of the Wright Brothers to replace the statue of Governor Allen in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C and encouraged area residents to vote prior to the June 12 deadline.

Reps. Turner and Tsongas Introduce Legislation to Target Sexual Assault in the Military
April 28, 2010
Press Release
Reps. Michael Turner (R-OH) and Niki Tsongas (D-MA) today introduced The Defense STRONG Act, bipartisan legislation to expand legal rights for service members who have been the victims of sexual assault, and to improve the training in the military related to prevention of this crime. .

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Reps. Turner, Herseth Sandlin Welcome Defense Secretary Gates' "Fresh Look" at Military Child Custody Rights
April 28, 2010
Press Release
Following a meeting at the Pentagon today with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Representatives Michael R. Turner and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) expressed appreciation for the Secretary's acknowledgement of the problem posed by use of deployment as a criterion in deciding child custody cases, as well as for his commitment to "take a fresh look" at protecting the rights of our servicemen and women in child custody disputes. .

Following a meeting at the Pentagon today with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Representatives Michael R.

National Day of Prayer is a time honored tradition that respects our Nation's founding heritage
April 27, 2010
In The News
The National Day of Prayer has deep ties to the Miami Valley region and holds a great significance to me and to many citizens of the Third district of Ohio. .

By Congressman Michael Turner

Last week, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled our 59-year-old practice of holding a National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. In her ruling, Judge Crabb agreed with the Madison, WI-based group The Freedom from Religion Foundation, which filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that designating such a day violates the separation of church and state.

VIDEO:Why I voted against TARP
April 25, 2010
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Rep. Turner, Senators Voinovich and Brown lead delegation efforts to secure retired NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter for NMUSAF
April 25, 2010
Press Release
U.S. Congressman Mike Turner and Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and George Voinovich authored a letter signed by the entire Ohio Congressional Delegation to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to expressing continued strong support for the transfer of a retired space shuttle orbiter at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. .

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Rep. Turner Amendment to Strengthen Personnel Training
April 22, 2010
Press Release
The House Armed Services Committee today passed H.R. 5013, the Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act. During the markup, the committee unanimously approved an amendment offered by Representative Mike Turner (OH-3), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, to strengthen training of military personnel in acquisition jobs. .

The House Armed Services Committee today passed H.R.