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August 15, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the signing of a teaming agreement between Sinclair College and Unmanned Applications Institute (UAI).
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Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the signing of a teaming agreement between Sinclair College and Unmanned Applications Institute (UAI):
August 4, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Turner announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a decision favorable to the U.S. candle industry. Specifically, the Department ruled that all petroleum-wax candles from China, except birthday, utility and figurine candles are subject to the antidumping duty. This ruling follows a bipartisan letter lead by Congressman Turner to the Secretary of Commerce in support of the U.S. candle producers. Since August of 1986, the U.S. has imposed duties on imports of certain candles from China to protect U.S.
August 1, 2011
For months, Congress has been debating how to deal with the economic questions surrounding an increase in our debt limit. At a time when foreign nations own nearly $4.5 trillion of our $14.2 trillion debt – proposed cuts in the recently passed deal could have serious implications for our national security. That's why I was concerned that national security funding would be subject to an initial $175 billion cut in the final version of the Budget Control Act of 2011 that has been passed by Congress and signed by the President.
July 25, 2011
In 1995, the House of Representatives passed a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution with bipartisan support. The total national debt at the time was $4.95 trillion – an amount alarming enough to warrant an attempt to change the Constitution in order to prevent the debt from further increasing. Today, our national debt stands at $14.6 trillion dollars and we are on a path toward $26 trillion in ten years time.
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In 1995, the House of Representatives passed a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution with bipartisan support.
July 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner, Co-Chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, has introduced legislation to encourage homeowners to preserve homes of historical significance across the country.
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Congressman Mike Turner, Co-Chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, has introduced legislation to encourage homeowners to preserve homes of historical significance across the country. The Historic Homeownership Revitalization Act (H.R. 2555) extends the tax credit currently in effect for commercial property owners to families living in historic homes.July 14, 2011
Speaking on July 14th to WHIO listeners about my recent visit to the soldiers in Afghanistan.
July 12, 2011
On July 22-23, the Library of Congress will be showcasing displays of many of our national treasures in Wilmington, OH.
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On July 22-23, the Library of Congress will be showcasing displays of many of our national treasures in Wilmington, OH. This exhibition titled "Gateway to Knowledge" brings unparalleled access to this public collection to the doorsteps of Americans. The traveling exhibit is transported in a specially fitted 18-wheel truck, and is expected to visit up to 60 sites in states across the Midwest and South.July 5, 2011
When the US government took over General Motors, a decision made by the PBGC in consultation with the U.S. Treasury resulted in approximately 15,000 salaried Delphi retirees from across the country taking a severe cut in their promised pension benefits that had been earned throughout their careers.
June 28, 2011
The United States is the world's oldest surviving democracy, and Independence Day is our annual celebration of this historic experiment in self government. The Founding Fathers considered Independence Day an important occasion for rejoicing.
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By Congressman Michael Turner