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For nearly 70 years, Social Security has provided supplemental retirement income to millions of Americans.  Four generations of Americans have relied upon the program to deliver on the promises it made during their working years. The 2012 Social Security Trustees report was released on Monday and highlighted that the Social Security will run dry even sooner than we expected. We… Read more »

The ability of sportsmen to hunt, fish, and shoot on public land is under constant threat from the Obama Administration and overzealous environmental groups. Many of their proposals will block access to public land, prohibit many popular recreational activities and ban certain types of ammunition. Some recent examples include; the Environmental Protection Agency considering banning… Read more »

After threatening for over a month, the four-dollar plateau for regular grade gasoline in Michigan has again been breached, and it appears to be settling in for a lengthier stay that last year. ... Calls for action to address such high prices such as dipping into the strategic oil reserve have not only been heard in Washington, but the French prime minister says that discussions are… Read more »

 Last week’s guest on The Everything Financial Radio Show, hosted by financial advisor Dennis Tubbergen, was Professor Laurence Kotlikoff, who hopes to run for President of the United States as a third party candidate. Tubbergen’s guest this week is Congressman Bill Huizenga, who represents the 2nd District of Michigan. Congressman Huizenga was born and raised in Zeeland, Michigan… Read more »

Agrees with move to require all harbor maintenance funds by used for that purpose, but not sure he can support Senate version Steve Begnoche - Managing Editor Wednesday, March 28, 2012 The U.S. Senate has passed a transportation bill that includes funding for dredging harbors. It accomplishes this by requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to use all funds taken in through the… Read more »

As he toured the district this week, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga stopped by Fox17 this morning to catch up with Mike Avery and Sarah Brodhead on everything from gas prices to the religious freedom debate in Washington, D.C. Click here to watch the full interview. Read more »

Rep. Huizenga speaks to WJR's Frank Beckmann. Click here to listen to their interview. Read more »

There is a lot of misinformation about the S.S. Badger and coal ash. The fact is, even the Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that the Badger’s coal ash is “nonhazardous.” Coal ash discharges from the Badger are legal and tested regularly by an independent EPA-certified laboratory. These tests have confirmed that the coal ash from the Badger lacks the presence of… Read more »

I was on-air live this Thursday morning to discuss President Obama's jobs speech to Congress later that night, tune in at the following links or on your local radio station: 6:15 a.m.: WHTC - Listen to the interview here! 6:30 a.m.: WJIM - Listen to the interview here! 7:25 a.m.: 1260 The Pledge – Listen to the interview here! 7:42 a.m.: WMOM - Listen to the interview here! 8:30… Read more »

After a busy district work period, Representatives return to Washington next week and along with House Republicans, I will focus on how we can help businesses grow jobs and remove the obstacles to economic growth. During the district work period, I set out on an Entrepreneur and Innovation Tour to hear insight from local small businesses and inventors about the economy, get feedback… Read more »