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November 7, 2011
On Friday November 11th, Americans around the globe will pause to honor the service of our nation's veterans. This annual observance, with roots from the end of the First World War, is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the efforts of our men and women in uniform to preserve the ideals of freedom and liberty that this country was founded upon. Ohio is home to over 900,000 veterans, and our state has a rich history of uniformed service throughout times of war and peace.
November 7, 2011
Following a hearing before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Chairman Mike Turner wrote to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, reiterating his subcommittee's call for full funding of the modernization of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. The Subcommittee held a hearing last week on U.S. nuclear policy and posture, with a witness panel consisting of the key military and administration officials responsible for the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
November 3, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner penned a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction setting the record straight on the true cost of maintaining our nuclear deterrent. On October 11th, 65 Members of Congress sent a letter to Committee members alleging that our nation spends "over $50 billion a year on the U.S. nuclear arsenal," and calling on "the Super Committee to cut $20 billion a year, or $200 billion over the next ten years, from the U.S. nuclear weapons budget."
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Washington, D.C.
November 1, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner responded to the news that the new U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) will be located at the base. The U.S. Air Force will be consolidating twelve Centers under the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) into five, two of which will be headed up at the installation. This includes a consolidated Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) focusing on acquisition, and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) which will focus on technology. The remaining three Centers will focus on testing, sustainment, and nuclear weapons.
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Washington D.C.
October 31, 2011
Hardworking taxpayers across Southwest Ohio have made it clear that their top concern is job creation; it's my top concern as well. With unemployment approaching 13 percent in some areas of the Third Congressional District, we need to be undertaking a robust effort to provide incentives for job creation. That's why I remain disappointed that not only has the Senate failed to pass a budget in over 900 days, but has also allowed 15 key bills to languish as Ohioans remain unemployed.
October 24, 2011
When the U.S. Government took over General Motors, the Administration made a decision that resulted in approximately 20,000 current and future salaried Delphi retirees from across the country taking a severe cut of up to 70 percent in their promised pension benefits earned throughout their careers. This action undertaken with taxpayer funds has not been explained or justified. At my request, on November 14th, Delphi retirees from our community will have the opportunity to tell their stories before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR).
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October 24, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) welcomed Congressman John Culberson (TX-7) Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies upon his visit and tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Friday. Turner, who has been a leader in growing Wright-Patt throughout his time in Congress, will join Culberson on his visit.
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Washington D.C.
October 19, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after learning of the death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after learning of the death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi:October 17, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) announced that Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa will hold a hearing in Dayton to receive testimony directly from local Delphi salaried retirees. According to a letter from Chairman Issa, the hearing will take place on Monday, November 14th. Further details including time, location, and a witness list will be finalized in the coming weeks.
October 13, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner successfully included several provisions in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed Postal Reform Act of 2011 (H.R. 2309). The bill passed the full committee late on Thursday. Turner, who is a senior member of the committee, fought for hiring preferences for displaced postal workers, protections for door delivery service in high-population, high-poverty and historic areas, promotes the Wilmington Air Park, and accountability for the U.S.