Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the Walker North Community Center on Wednesday April 23, at 7 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on federal issues impacting Walker, Kent County, and West Michigan.
Who: Congressman Bill Huizenga
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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) presented Corporal Thomas E. Dracht with a Bronze Star for his time of service during the Korean War. Corporal Dracht earned this prestigious award for his "exceptionally meritorious achievement" in defense of Outpost Harry from June 10, 1953 - June 16, 1953 while serving as a member of Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the MATS Administration Office and Louis A. McMurray Conference Center on Friday at 3 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on issues impacting Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, and West… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Huizenga was involved in multiple ceremonies to honor the brave men and women who served our nation. In the morning, Congressman Huizenga attended the dedication of the Student Veterans' Lounge at Grand Valley State University. The lounge will be available for veterans to meet, study, and share their experiences from their time in the military. Following the… Read more »
After participating in the dedication of new a Student Veterans' Lounge at Grand Valley State University, Congressman Huizenga hosted a medals ceremony where he presented veterans and surviving family members with the medals earned during the veterans' time of service in the military. Medals where awarded to Major Larry Smith of Zeeland, as well as to the families of Staff Sergeant… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) release the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
"This Veterans Day, I hope you will join me in thanking the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line in service to our nation. As the son of a veteran, I understand the continued commitment and conviction our veterans across West Michigan demonstrate to both our communities… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting against the latest Senate-led effort to ignore the monumental fiscal challenges facing the United States:
"Unfortunately, the measure voted on in the House this evening fails to address the very issue that got us into this position in the first place - Washington's out of control spending. I am… Read more »
Yesterday afternoon, Congressma Huizenga spoke with James Gemmell & Dave Jaconette of WJRW about his letter to National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis regarding the Park Service's decision to close urban open-air memorials. The letter was signed by 93 of Congressman Huizenga's colleagues and also questions the unnecessary costs associated with erecting barriers to block… Read more »
Today, Second District World War II Veterans Blanch Mason, Ken Beelen and Tony Bouman were welcomed to the WW II Memorial in Washington D.C. by Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11) as part of an "Honor Flight" arriving from Chicago.
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This evening on WOOD TV 8, Congressman Bill Huizenga discussed how he acted to help World War II Veterans enter the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. that was closed due to the failure of the Obama Administration and Senate Democrats to negotiate. Congressman Huizenga discusses how the action to close these "open-air memorials" is one of the most ridiculous and petty actions taken by the… Read more »
