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Turner Returns Over 11% of Office Budget to U.S. Treasury
January 24, 2012
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) announced that his office saved roughly $165,000 of his 2011 Member Representational Allowance (MRA) and that he will be returning these funds to the U.S. Treasury. Turner's office MRA as designated by the U.S. House of Representatives for 2011 was just over $1.4 million. This means that Turner did not spend all of the funds allotted to his office and has returned 11.6% of his MRA.

Turner Supports Buffalo Soldier Act
January 24, 2012
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record honoring Col. Charles Young, a Buffalo Solider. The statement comes on the same day Turner joined the House in approving H.R. 1022, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act. The legislation directs 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.

Turner Statement on Dayton National Cemetery
January 23, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) released the following statement upon learning the results of the Department of Veterans Affairs' and National Cemetery Administration's investigation of the Dayton National Cemetery:

Turner Statement on President's State of the Union Address
January 23, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) released the following statement after the President delivered his annual State of the Union address to Congress:

Turner Continues Call for UAS Language in Long-Term FAA Reauthorization
January 22, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) wrote to Congressman John Mica, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, to express his support for swift action on the long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization measure. The bipartisan, fiscally responsible measure contains important provisions on air traffic control modernization, safety improvements, and job creation through technology and research. Turner focused on the fact that the bill would also provide a pathway for job creation in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Turner Statement on Disapproval of the President's Debt Limit Increase
January 17, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the House voting to disapprove President Obama's request for an increase to the nation's debt limit. Turner voted against the Budget Control Act in August of 2011 which set up the supercommittee and today's vote on disapproval: .

Turner Statement on Disapproval of the President's Debt Limit Increase

Turner Statement on SOPA/PIPA Internet Legislation
January 17, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement on the Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA) pending in the House, and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) pending in the Senate: .

Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement on the Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA) pending in the House, and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) pending in the Senate:

Turner Statement on the Administration's Intention to Sign onto EU Code of Conduct for Space
January 16, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner issued the following statement on the Administration's announced intention to sign onto an European Union (EU) Code of Conduct-type arms control regime for space: .
Today, Congressman Mike Turner issued the following statement on the Administration's announced intention to sign onto an European Union (EU) Code of Conduct-type arms control regime for space:

"Based on briefings that have been provided to the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), the Administration's intention to sign the U.S.

Turner Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 15, 2012
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .

Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

Turner Statement on President's Strategic Defense Review
January 4, 2012
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the announcement of President Barack Obama's Strategic Review of the Department of Defense. .

Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the announcement of President Barack Obama's Strategic Review of the Department of Defense: