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Huizenga Calls for Accountability & Increased Transparency at the Federal Reserve

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Washington, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade, delivered the Sunday Video Message for the Republican Majority on The State of the Economy and The Federal Reserve.  In the address, Chairman Huizenga focused on the lack of accountability and transparency at the Federal Reserve.  To view the two…

Huizenga: We Shouldn’t Have To Borrow Money To Pay For The President’s Misguided Proposals

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement regarding the President’s FY 2016 Budget Proposal: “It’s clear that by putting forward a budget that never balances, President Obama isn’t serious about addressing the nation’s growing debt. Under his latest proposal, the President would add $8.5 trillion to the debt and triple the cost of financing it. The fact is:…

2015 Congressional Snowmobile Ride: Huizenga, Benishek To Tour Region on Thursday & Friday

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The 2015 Congressional Snowmobile Ride will begin on Thursday January 29th at the Full Moon Diner & Saloon in Muskegon. This year’s event will cover Lake, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties in the Second District on Thursday, and travel through Benzie and Manistee Counties in the First Congressional District on Friday. Congressman Huizenga & Congressman Benishek will hold town…

Huizenga: Raising Taxes on Michiganders Isn’t the Answer

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address and announced his plan to raise taxes on hardworking Michigan families and small business job creators:   “Tonight, the President unveiled his plan to raise taxes on families and small business owners across West Michigan.  President Obama’s…

Huizenga Votes To Protect The Constitution

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Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security and defund President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration: “Today, I cast my vote to stop President Obama’s unilateral action on immigration. The Constitution affords Congress, not the President the ability to make law. It’s that simple. This…

Huizenga Statement On Being Sworn In To The 114th Congress

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Today, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Michigan's Second Congressional District in the 114th Congress:  "I am honored to have the privilege of representing West Michigan in the United States House of Representatives.  With both the House and Senate under Republican leadership, the 114th Congress has the opportunity…

WZZM: Huizenga talks cutting IRS Budget, Immigration at West Coast Chamber

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Following the "Breakfast with Bill" Legislative Update to the West Coast Chamber, Congressman Huizenga spoke to WZZM about the latest bipartisan agreement, cutting the IRS budget and President Obama's executive overreach.  Watch WZZM's coverage of the event and interview with Congressman Huizenga by clicking on the picture below . Rep. Huizenga talks budget deal, issues …

Op-ed: Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown

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Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown By Rep. Bill Huizenga   There has been a lot of misinformation being spread about the latest bipartisan government funding bill that passed the House on Thursday night, and I wanted to take a few minutes to explain why I ultimately supported the bill. The funding bill known officially as, the Consolidated and Further Continuing…

Huizenga Votes To Keep The Government Open, Slash IRS Budget

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Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open, slash the IRS Budget, and enact conservative reforms. “This bipartisan agreement remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray. Additionally, this legislation spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans…

LDN: Huizenga says Congress considering response to Obama's immigration executive order

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On Friday, Congressman Huizenga spoke with the Ludington Daily News about President Obama's latest executive action, how Congress will respond, and what bipartisan steps can be taken to begin to fix our nation's broken immigration system. Below are excerpts from the interview, which is available in it's entirety here. Huizenga says Congress is considering response to Obama's…