Defense Spending http://wyso.org en Congressman Mike Turner Hosts Forum on Looming Sequestration Cuts http://wyso.org/post/congressman-mike-turner-hosts-forum-looming-sequestration-cuts <p>Yesterday (8-14-12), Elected leaders from Montgomery and Greene Counties joined Congressman Mike Turner for a community forum focusing on the impact that sequestration defense cuts will have on the Dayton region.&nbsp; They heard testimony from local experts and business leaders about possible affects of the defense cuts, which have a growing number of people worried about their communities.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:24:12 +0000 Jerry Kenney 20774 at http://wyso.org Congressman Mike Turner Hosts Forum on Looming Sequestration Cuts Congressman Mike Turner Announces Forum on Looming Sequestration Cuts http://wyso.org/post/congressman-mike-turner-announces-forum-looming-sequestration-cuts <p></p><p>Yesterday (8-7-12), Congressman Mike Turner announced that a forum, focusing on the impact impending-defense-cuts will have on the Dayton region will take place next week. &nbsp;WYSO&rsquo;s Jerry Kenney was on hand for the event.</p><p></p><p>Speaking before workers at the GEMCITY manufacturing plant on Leo St. in Dayton, Turner said the sequestration cuts in defense spending are the result of a compromise on last year&rsquo;s debt ceiling talks.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:26:49 +0000 Jerry Kenney 20775 at http://wyso.org