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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) commended the inclusion of language supporting Abrams tank modernization in the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces Mark of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This language, which Turner advocated for, supports upgrading M1A2 Abrams tanks over the next year. Thousands of workers contribute to the production of the M1A2 at the Lima, OH facility. Turner has been a consistent voice for the plant and its workforce.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) worked to include language in a committee report which was finalized today, denoting the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) as a location for cybersecurity training for government employees. Turner also submitted the following statement during the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform mark-up in support of H.R. 4257, the Federal Information Security Amendments Act. This bipartisan measure would establish a mechanism for strengthened oversight and security of the federal government's information technology systems.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) released the following statement on the flying of military heritage aircraft and the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act:
"Dayton is home to the National Museum of the Air Force, and has the largest collection of historical military aircraft in the world. I know the value and importance that the facility has in honoring sacrifices of our veterans and as a symbol that freedom isn't free. The Warbird community plays an important role in bringing WWII era aircraft to our nation's citizens. These propeller-driven craft are ambassadors of freedom's price and I do not support grounding any of them.
Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, questioned Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today on the unveiling of a new road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by North Korea. In response to questioning by Turner Panetta replied: "I'm sure there's been some help coming from China…clearly there has been some assistance along those lines."
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With each revelation about the Las Vegas conference we have found that this was not a one-off incident of a wayward employee, but a culture of carelessness and zero accountability from management.
Furthermore, we heard that there are ongoing Inspector General investigations into bribes, kickbacks, and other improprieties. Document requests by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee will determine if this Administration has allowed the excesses of Las Vegas to take place in other agencies and departments. This is an issue which rightly deserves greater scrutiny by Congress and ultimately the taxpayer.
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Key congressional Republicans on Tuesday suggested that President Obama's potential reelection could undermine the United States' ability to deter enemy attacks, even as a GOP-controlled House Appropriations panel approved legislation on Wednesday that largely endorses the president's plan for nuclear weapons spending (see GSN, Feb. 28).
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement upon the release of the 1248 Report by the Departments of Defense and State:
"I am glad that the Administration has finally submitted this long overdue report. I look forward to looking at how the report takes into account the vital mission of protecting U.S. space technology from diversion to the space, counter-space and ballistic missile programs of other nations.
General Services Administration slush fund for lavish spending in Las Vegas which included a swag bag complete with blackjack dealer's vest, signed book by the regional commissioner and commemorative coins for each attendee.
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From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish. The Washington scandal machine cranked up today. The Secret Service has begun an inquiry into the conduct of several agents ahead of a presidential visit to Colombia, more on that elsewhere in the program. But we begin this hour on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers focused their ire on officials at the General Services Administration. The agency has been under withering scrutiny after the inspector general uncovered wasteful spending at an $800,000 employee conference in Nevada. NPR's Carrie Johnson has the story.