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Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that Miamisburg resident, Jeffrey Edward Fowle, has been detained by the government of North Korea, Congressman Michael Turner (OH-10), released the following statement:

"I am deeply troubled by the the detainment of American and Miamisburg resident, Jeffery Edward Fowle, by the authoritarian government of North Korea.

We have been in contact with the State Department and will continue to carefully monitor Fowle's detainment as we await the release of additional information. "

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Dayton, OH – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Mike Turner stopped an effort to eliminate funding for an economic development program critical to the Dayton community.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Dayton-Cinncinati region had been designated a 'manufacturing community,' giving Dayton preferential application status for $1.3 billion in federal economic development assistance.

Turner led his colleagues in successfully voting down an amendment that would have significantly jeopardized this $1.3 billion and severely limited the chances of Dayton receiving substantial funding for increased manufacturing and development.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner released a statement following the resignation of Veteran's Affairs Secretary, Eric Shinseki:

"General Shinseki gave 38 years of his life in service to his country and for that we are grateful. However, the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs are astounding and entirely unacceptable.

General Shinski's resignation is the appropriate first step in correcting the injustice against the millions of men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend this country.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Turner continued to fight for Southwest Ohio and Wright Patterson AFB in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2015.

This comprehensive legislation includes major provisions authored by Congressman Turner that have a significant impact on WPAFB and our region.

"It was an honor to advocate on behalf of Southwest Ohio and Wright Patterson Air Force Base in this year's 53^rd consecutive NDAA.

This bill is a product of a truly bipartisan effort on the part of the House Armed Services Committee and I'm proud of the work we were able to accomplish for our military and for the American people.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, successfully continued his fight against sexual assault in our military in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

This comprehensive legislation includes all provisions of the FAIR Military Act, which was originally authored and introduced in the House by Congressman Turner and Congresswoman Tsongas (MA-03).

"This year's NDAA reflects Congress's ongoing, bipartisan effort to construct meaningful reforms aimed at eradicating sexual assault in our military.