Category Archives: Special Reports

For Congressman Mike Turner, “Pork Has Been a Family Affair” — Mother Jones

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mike Bock

The latest issue of Mother Jones tells that Congressman Mike Turner “has declared himself to be a pork buster” and that he is sponsoring legislation to prohibit House and Senate members from using earmarks as a “backdoor” means to get … Continue reading →

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Did Congressman Turner Mis-Use The Franking Privilege? DDN Asked to Investigate

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Mike Bock

I got a nice e-mail from DDN reporter Jessica Wehrman in response to my e-mail about Congressman Mike Turner’s impeachment vote and about his use of the franking privilege to print and mail literature to voters in the 3rd District. … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News Should Do In-Depth Reporting About Congressman Mike Turner

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Mike Bock

I sent the e-mail below to Dayton Daily News reporter, Jessica Wehrman, urging her to write a more in-depth article about Congressman Mike Turner’s recent mass mailing to citizens in the 3rd District, and about Turner’s surprising “Yes” votes supporting … Continue reading →