Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: "This Memorial Day, let's honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their life in service to our great nation. Let's also keep in our hearts those who are still missing, those who have been wounded in combat, and those who remain in harm's way. "On Wednesday, I joined the United Service Organizations (USO) to help prepare care packages containing everyday items for our men and women... Read more

Veterans job fair, Armed Forces remembrance service set for May 17, 18 Muskegon Chronicle - Stephen Kloosterman - May 12, 2013 MUSKEGON, MI – It’s a good time to be a veteran. The Veterans Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, and Armed Forces Day will be observed starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in Muskegon. Both events will be held at the USS LST 393, docked at 560 Mart St. New last year, the job fair was a success, with about 1,200 people showing up to the fair on the de... Read more

This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed the latest developments regarding Benghazi on Michigan's Morning Show. Testimony by Gregory Hicks, the former Deputy Chief of Mission in Libya, has called into question not only the Obama Administration's handling of the situation on the ground, but also raises questions about whether or not the Administration has willfully misled the American people in the wake of the attacks that led to the death of four Americans including Ambassador C... Read more

Huizenga awards Holland vet Barry McAlpine medals earned in Vietnam The Holland Sentinel - Andrea Goodell - May 1, 2013 It’s been at least 40 years since Barry McAlpine saw the medals he earned as a staff sergeant in Vietnam. His ex-wife sold them in a garage sale, McAlpine said. Wednesday, the Holland chiropractor was reunited with his Silver Stars, Purple Hearts, Bronze Star and others as Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, presented several area veterans with medals. It was two years between someo... Read more

On Wednesday, May 1st, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will host a medals ceremony at the Army Strong Community Center in Walker, Michigan beginning at 10:00 AM. Huizenga will present West Michigan veterans and their families with medals earned during their valiant service on behalf of a grateful nation. The Army Strong Center is located at 3870 Three Mile Road NW, Walker, MI 49534. Congressman Huizenga is honored to help veterans of Michigan's Second Congressional District with information on... Read more

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for the City of Muskegon and Muskegon County. Congressman Huizenga will be meeting with constituents individually in a one-on-one setting to help residents with issues they may have with a federal agency. Specialized caseworkers will also be on hand to help deal with any issues concerning the federal government. Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga What: Mobile Office Hours In Muskegon Where: 380 W. Western Ave. Suite 202... Read more

On Tuesday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting with constituents at Bayberry Farms Village in Wyoming. This will be the Congressman's first town hall in the recently redrawn Second District. Congressman Huizenga will give brief opening remarks and then open the floor for questions from the community. Tuesday's meeting is open to both the public as well as the media. • Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga • What: A Town Hall Meeting • Where: Bayberry Farms Village, in the C... Read more

Ground broken at new, larger VA clinic WOOD TV 8 Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) - Ground was broken Thursday morning on a new clinic for veterans. The VA clinic will be located in Wyoming, behind the Spartan Foods YMCA near Metro Hospital. It will be nearly three times larger than the current clinic on Coit Avenue NE in Grand Rapids -- 96,000 square feet. And it will have more to offer, including primary care, dental, colonoscopies and more specialty services for patients with chron... Read more

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement thanking Michigan's Senior Senator Carl Levin for his years of service: "The name Carl Levin has been synonymous with the State of Michigan since 1978. Whether it was working with him on Sleeping Bear Dunes, issues involving the Coast Guard, or dredging Michigan's harbors, Senator Levin has been attentive to Michigan's needs. I wish him the best as he serves out the remainder of his term and thank him for his service to both the ... Read more

Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after learning President Obama has decided to close the White House to the general public: "It is simply embarrassing that President Obama would decide to close the doors of the White House to the general public, while allowing 'pay to play' access for his friends and high-paying donors. The notion that modest across the board cuts would cause the White House to close its doors is laughable. The latest move by the Obama Administr... Read more