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For 66 years, the U.S. nuclear deterrent has kept us and our allies safe from large scale
war under a remarkably consistent policy, supported by presidents of both parties. Now,
however, President Barack Obama appears to be unilaterally changing it — for reasons yet
to be explained.
With House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) and 31 of our
committee members, I recently wrote to the president, expressing concern over reports that
he is directing a review of U.S. nuclear weapons strategy that could result in U.S.
reductions of up to 80 percent.
The Obama administration reportedly is weighing at least three options for reducing U.S.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, introduced the Maintaining the President's Commitment to our Nuclear Deterrent and National Security Act of 2012 (H.R. 4178). The 50-page bill cites the President's promises surrounding nuclear modernization and would codify those commitments into law.
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the news that the National Aviation Hall of Fame's Board of Trustees has voted to keep the Annual Enshrinement Ceremony in Dayton:
"I am glad to hear that the NAHF Board of Trustees has voted to keep this important part of aviation history in Dayton. This annual event is an opportunity to highlight our region's past and current role in the development of flight. This decision is a recognition of our history and the commitment of our community to this event. I look forward to continuing to work with the NAHF to ensure that this event remains in Dayton for years to come."
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) sent a letter to US Airways Chairman & CEO Doug Parker, expressing his grave disappointment in attempts by the airline to relocate the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Enshrinement Ceremony from Dayton, Ohio to Charlotte, North Carolina. This year would mark the fiftieth anniversary of the ceremony.
Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) met with Lt. General Janet Wolfenbarger, who has been nominated for appointment to the grade of general. Lt. General Wolfenbarger is set to become the first female four star general in the U.S. Air Force and upon confirmation, will be Commander of Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She is currently the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, and had previously served as Vice-Commander of AFMC.
Congressmen Mike Turner (OH-3) and Jeff Miller (FL-1), Chairman and Member of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, wrote to Supreme Allied Commander – Europe, Adm. James Stavridis (USN) to request that the Republic of Georgia be represented at the NATO Special Operations Facility Headquarters. Currently, 28 NATO nations and seven non-NATO allied and friendly conduct special operations training and coordination at this facility.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) has joined House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp in calling for unspent Congressional office funds to be returned to the Treasury Department and allocated towards debt reduction. If action is not taken, these funds could instead be "reprogrammed" for other budget purposes. In a letter, Turner and Camp requested that the language of H.R. 297 be included in the FY 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. H.R. 297 would require that any unspent funds in Members' Representational Allowances (MRA) be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the federal debt. Turner is a co-sponsor of H.R. 297.
Time for Action on our Nation's Energy Future
By Congressman Mike Turner
Everyone who has filled up their gas tank has seen that fuel prices have nearly doubled and are continuing to rise. In the Dayton area, gasoline prices spiked nearly 20 cents per gallon overnight. These rising gas prices are threatening the already struggling economic recovery and making it harder to create jobs. Our country's economic interests must be put ahead of election year politics.
"Some short-sightedly want to cut funding for both projects. U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced legislation that would slash the nuclear weapons program by $100 billion over 10 years. His bill would kill the UPF.
"Fortunately, U.S. Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, is a tireless advocate for sustaining the nuclear weapons production infrastructure. Turner has released photographs of aged parts of Building 9212 and invited Markey to tour the antiquated facility."
Editorial: Obama's budget proposal positive for Oak Ridge
By NEWS SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD