Want to know how the debt ceiling talks are going? Want to make a comment on government spending or other federal issue?
Visit facebook.com/rephuizenga starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and Rep. Huizenga will answer questions LIVE as they come in.
As Congress continues to work toward a solution to the debt ceiling and spending debate, they will work in Washington this week instead of… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement about the debt ceiling negotiations and his original co-sponsorship of the House Republican plan, called the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, which is set to be voted on next Tuesday and is slated to cut $111 billion in spending in FY 2012, cap total federal spending and return it by 2017 to average spending levels over the last 30… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, joined Reps. Rick Crawford, AR-01, and Robert Aderholt, AL-04, at a press conference at the House Triangle today to call on President Obama to prioritize payments to debt-interest, Social Security and Medicare, and military compensation in the event a debt ceiling agreement is not reached. Over 50 members, led by Congressman Aderholt, sent a letter to… Read more »
This holiday weekend, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will present service medals for five 2nd District veterans and their families, including his father, Gerald Huizenga. The veterans served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. TOMORROW, July 2, at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland.
“It is one of my proudest moments in… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will attend the public ribbon cutting for West Michigan Homes for Heroes THIS Monday at 2 p.m. at the U.S.S. LST 393 in downtown Muskegon. Members of the public and the media are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony.
West Michigan Homes for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) public organization that provides or coordinates financial assistance and… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after President Barack Obama’s announcement that he would end the Afghanistan “surge” and withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 2012:
“I hope this decision is based on sound military policy, not politics. We need to listen to our military experts. After 10 years, I know we eventually have to come home,… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, encourages constituents to attend a town hall at 2:30 p.m. THIS Monday, June 6, to discuss issues in the 2nd District and D.C., including job creation, debt ceiling, spending, Medicare, gas prices and energy, and any other questions or concerns with the federal government they would like to raise.
In-Person Town Hall
MONDAY June 6, 2011
2:30… Read more »
To listen to Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Teletown Hall from last night, please click here facebook.com/rephuizenga to hear to the full recording. He was asked about his Middle East trip, education funding, Medicare, the Patriot Act, and many other issues!
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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will present Gloria Johnson of Branch, MI, with her father’s service medals at 9:30 a.m. this Friday at the Scottville Library.
Her father, the late William C. Thurkettle, served as Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1945-1947. For his service, he earned the following… Read more »
"Tonight's announcement from President Obama that Usama Bin Laden is dead at the hands of US Special Forces is tremendous. My heartfelt thanks goes out to our military and the intelligence community for their determination, sacrifice and valor. While this successful attack against the head of Al-Qaeda is historic, the War on Terror is not over. We must remain, and even… Read more »
