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Washington, DC –Today, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), released a statement following the House Energy and Commerce Committee's bipartisan approval of H.R. 6, The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act.
"Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee took an important step to increase exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) and help provide our allies with alternative and reliable sources of energy.
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Turner, Tsongas Unveil New Military Sexual Assault Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – April 10, 2014 – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA) co-chairs of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, introduced new legislation to combat military sexual assault.
The Furthering Accountability and Individual Rights within the Military Act of 2014 (FAIR Military Act) supports survivors, eliminates a bias in the military justice system and increases accountability among all levels of the military.
The FAIR Military Act:
Putin threatens Ukraine Over Vital Gas Supplies
Expedited LNG Exports Move Closer in the House
Turner Continues to Press Administration to Increase Exports of LNG
Washington, D.C. – Today, The Associated Press reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to start charging Ukraine in advance for its vital gas supplies.
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Michael Turner (R-OH), the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the North Atlantic Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), along with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA), introduced legislation that takes serious action against Russian aggression.
The legislation recognizes the Russian reality, condemns Russian aggression, strengthens NATO and our Allies, and provides strategic military advice to Ukraine.
Washington, DC—Today, former Secretary of Georgia's National Security Council, Giga Bokeria, was summoned to the Chief Prosecuter's Office of Georgia for interrogation.
This action follows ongoing attempts by Georgian Authorities to call President Saakashvili to appear for questioning in multiple criminal investigations.
In response, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), released the following statement:
"I am deeply concerned with the Republic of Georgia's continued attempts to criminalize former elected government officials.
Turner: Now is the Time for Decisive U.S. Action
Russia Increases Natural Gas Price on Ukraine
Secretary Kerry Welcomes U.S. Natural Gas Exports
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), made the following statement in response to yesterday's action by Russia's state-owned monopoly, Gazprom, to significantly increase the price of natural gas on Ukraine and Secretary of State John Kerry's joint statement with European energy leaders welcoming U.S. natural gas exports to help our European allies.
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Washington, DC—In response to increasing Russian aggression, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the North Atlantic Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), led other lawmakers in urging President Obama to emphasize the importance of global energy security as part of our transatlantic partnership when he attended the EU-US Summit in Brussels on March 26.
Following the Summit, President Barack Obama and leaders of the European Union released a joint statement which included the following: