On August 13th, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting hosted by the Ottawa County Patriots at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland at 7:30pm. The meeting's focus will be on the following issues: How the federal government can help foster an environment for private sector growth and the creation of good-paying jobs; How ObamaCare will impact employers and… Read more »
Huizenga: Bipartisan Action Better Than President's Economic Talk
WOOD Radio - John C. Smith - Wednesday, July 24th 2013
A Zeeland Congressman said President Obama is choosing the easy path by talking about a better economy, rather than working hard with Congress to create jobs.
Bill Huizenga told WOOD Radio "that's where I think my frustration is when it comes to the… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed the latest on the Detroit bankruptcy with Stuart Varney on Varney & Co.:
(Click the picture above to watch Congressman Huizenga's full interview)
• On How Detroit Came To This Moment: This has been an issue 60 years in the making. This is not something new, and it's time that we deal with it.
• This Is An… Read more »
Bernanke says he is 'not qualified' to offer refinancing advice
The Detroit News - David Shepardson - July 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Washington — Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke declined to answer a question from a Michigan member of Congress that’s perplexing many homeowners: Should they refinance?
Last week, the average U.S. rate on a 30-year-mortgage climbed to… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga backs push to delay health care reform's individual mandate
MLive - Zane McMillin - July 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga has signed on to legislation that would give individuals a one-year waiver before having to buy insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, contended federal health care reforms are "not… Read more »
Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following statement at today's full committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Waters. We appreciate you holding this hearing today to discuss the semi- annual report on the state of the economy and our fiscal welfare.
Additionally,… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed passage of the Senate's immigration reform legislation and what actions the House will take next regarding immigration reform on WWMT:
On immigration reform:
• I want immigration reform that works for West Michigan, works for national security, and is good for our economy.
• We know that we must have a secure… Read more »
Huizenga lauds Supreme Court for taking up Obama recess appointments case
MLive - Zane McMillin - June 25, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga on Monday cheered the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments over President Barack Obama's use of recess appointments to powerful political posts.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, issued a statement lauding the Court for… Read more »
Ex-Im Bank President Aims to Ease Panel's Concerns on Loan Risk, Standards
By Rebecca Helm | June 13, 2013 09:08PM ET
(BNA) -- Export-Import Bank President Fred Hochberg was pressed by House lawmakers June 13 about the risk of the outstanding loans the bank holds and on the bank's business plan, which was the focus of a recent Government Accountability Office report.
“The goal… Read more »
AG Eric Holder a 'distraction' after scandals, should resign, Rep. Bill Huizenga says
MLive - Grand Rapids Press - Zane McMillin -May 30, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Embattled U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder should resign after multiple scandals rocked his department, Rep. Bill Huizenga said Wednesday.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, shared that sentiment during a live chat in MLive's Grand… Read more »
