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April 10, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, today at a hearing held by the House Armed Services Committee, highlighted the impact of sequestration on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and questioned Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey on missile defense.

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April 10, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) announced his annual U.S. Service Academy Day. The event, which will take place on April 13th, is an opportunity for students and parents from the Tenth Congressional District to learn more about our nation's service academies. Representatives from the United States Army (West Point), Navy, Merchant Marine, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies will be on hand to provide attendees with information on the general requirements and qualifications for the nomination process.


April 9, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement as President Barack Obama announced his FY 2014 Budget proposal:


April 9, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-3), Co-Chairs of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in response to a letter made public from Lt. General Craig Franklin, the convening authority who dismissed the adjudged General Court-Martial conviction and sentence of 31st Fighter Wing Inspector General, Lt. Col. James Wilkerson. The letter was released today during a briefing by Lieutenant General Richard Harding, Air Force Judge Advocate General, to Caucus members .as requested by the Co-Chairs.


April 7, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner, Co-Chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus released the following statement as the Department of Defense has completed a review of Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) after a commander dismissed an Air Force officer's court-martial conviction for sexual assault, using the authority provided by Article 60:


April 4, 2013


By: The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/4/shoot-look-shoot/#ixzz2PbJQPYSP

The White House can put aside global warming hysteria. Nuclear proliferation among rogue nations is the real worry, but President Obama isn't persuaded. He has been making sleepy-time choices.


April 4, 2013
In 2014, American taxpayers and small businesses are slated to face the largest tax increases in recent years. One of the most important aspects to the American economy is the ability for Americans to open a small business. Despite their contributions to the U.S. economy, small businesses and individuals are faced with ever-increasing tax regulations, with at least one new tax rule added daily. This weakens the opportunity for current and future entrepreneurs in Ohio to expand and promote job creation.

March 25, 2013

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have the responsibility of nominating a select number of students from Ohio's 10thCongressional District for admission to each of the five United States service academies.


March 21, 2013

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement following reports that President Obama plans to announce that he would designate the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Xenia, OH. Turner joined the House in January of 2012 in approving H.R. 1022, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act. The legislation directed the Secretary of the Interior to study alternatives for the commemoration and interpretation of the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks. African-American troops, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers.