Congressman Michael Turner | Proudly Serving Ohio's 10th District

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  • The State of the Union Address – A Symbol of Our Democracy
    Feb 12, 2013 - This evening, President Barack Obama will deliver his fifth State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. In a time when we face the most divided Congress in history, tonight we will come together as one in the House chamber to hear the President’s address. Throughout history, past ... More
  • Continuing to Battle Sexual Assault within the Ranks of Our Military
    Jan 24, 2013 - As your Representative, I began working on the issue of sexual assault in the military in 2007 when we learned of the tragic story of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach (USMC). Maria was a young woman from southwest Ohio who was serving her country honorably when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by... More
  • Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Jan 15, 2013 - In the coming days we will honor the life and legacy of a national hero, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King dedicated his life to waging a peaceful resistance against civil injustice. This struggle will rightly be remembered by Americans for generations to come. Dr. King was a visionary leader who... More
  • Turner Provisions in FY13 NDAA to Benefit Ohio
    Jan 2, 2013 - Last week, the House and Senate approved for the 51st time the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with overwhelming bipartisan support. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, and a conferee on the House-Senate Conference Committee, I am proud to have included key provision... More
  • Mike Turner Guest Column: Jobs of the future emerging in Dayton
    Nov 15, 2012 - Outside of our community, Dayton is well known as the birthplace of manned flight and home of the Wright brothers. What many people inside our community might not know is that we are quickly becoming a center for unmanned aviation. That’s because leaders and institutions of higher learning across t... More
  • Maria Lauterbach’s Story a Catalyst for Change at the Pentagon
    May 1, 2012 - By Congressman Mike Turner As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, I joined the Secretary of Defense as he announced major reforms as to how the Department handles sexual assault in the military. Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) would finally bring th... More
  • Time for Action on our Nation's Energy Future
    Feb 28, 2012 - 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 th... More
  • Turner Statement on FCC Ruling on LightSquared Network
    Feb 15, 2012 - Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following statement upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling that that LightSquared will inevitably interfere with other devices, including GPS products: “I am glad that the FCC... More
  • Remember our Servicemembers during this Holiday Season
    Dec 20, 2011 - The Christmas season offers many opportunities to take part in holiday traditions which carry a great deal of meaning for many Americans. Each year, Americans from around the country gather in our Nation’s Capital to celebrate the season at two prominent holiday events at both ends of Pennsylvania A... More
  • Turner Statement on End of the War in Iraq
    Dec 15, 2011 - Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the end of the War in Iraq, and the exit of all combat troops from the country: “With combat troops coming home, now is a time to remember those who were lost, and those who will bear the scars of war for years to come. The arrival... More