Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of its own ... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) is encouraging West Michigan communities to keep our servicemen and women, as well as, our nation's veterans in their hearts this holiday season by taking part in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Now in its sixth year, Holiday Mail for Heroes provides Americans across the nation with the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and well wishes to our men and wo... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and his support for Israel: "Since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has created a haven for terrorists to launch countless attacks against Israel. There is no question that Israel is well within its right to defend itself against these acts of terror. This is another opportunity for... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement commemorating Veterans Day: "This Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served our great nation and let us also remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty and American values. As the son of a disabled World War II veteran, I understand how important it is for veterans to have acc... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for September: "While this reduction in the unemployment rate is welcome news, the fact remains more aggressive bipartisan pro-growth solutions are needed to get the economy growing and help get Americans back to work. Today's jobs report brings to light we are months, if not years, behind where the... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Huizenga appeared on WMOM in Ludington to discuss UNICOR costing hardworking Michiganders their jobs, the negative impact of burdensome regulation on the economy and the terrorist attack in Libya. On UNICOR/FPI: "The federal prisons operate this 'company' that has been taking jobs away from law-abiding, hardworking, taxpaying citizens. Unfortunately, we saw th... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after learning of John Buckley's appointment to the Credit Union Advisory Council at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): "John Buckley's appointment to the Credit Union Advisory Council will bring a voice of reason to the table. John understands the negative impact on both lenders and small businesses ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement honoring the victims and the heroes of September 11th: "Today we remember the Americans who lost their lives in the tragic events that took place eleven years ago in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. While the terrorists who perpetrated these horrific acts thought it would plunge the nation into an era of fear and division... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for August: "While President Obama can give a good speech, his rhetoric on the economy doesn't match his record. For 43 consecutive months, nearly every day President Obama has been in office, unemployment has been above 8% and today over 23 million Americans are either unemployed, underemployed, or... Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement commemorating Labor Day: "This Labor Day, over 23 million Americans are either unemployed, underemployed or have given up looking for work all together. Instead of promoting pro-growth solutions that would make it easier for small businesses to expand and hire more workers, the Obama Administration has chosen to continue to pursue ... Read more »
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