U.S. Rep. Huizenga Wants Audits For All Stimulus-Funded Energy Programs In Wake Of LG Chem Report
MLive - The Grand Rapids Press
Aaron Aupperlee
February 20, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Frustrated by wasted taxpayer dollars and unrealistic expectations of the beleaguered LG Chem battery program in his home district, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga demanded the government audit more… Read more »
Rep. Huizenga to snowmobile, hold meetings
The Associated Press
February 19, 2013
Bill Huizenga is hitting the snowmobile trail this week and holding meetings along the way.
The Republican congressman from Zeeland starts his 2013 Congressional Snowmobile Ride on Wednesday in the Baldwin area.
A ride is planned through the Huron-Manistee National Forest and meetings with… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union:
To Watch Congressman Huizenga's Response To President Obama's State of The Union Click HERE
"Folks it's clear, too many in Washington do not believe that we have a spending problem. Tonight, we heard the President call for more spending and higher taxes,… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the national unemployment report for January:
"It's time for the Administration to change its approach to the economy. The unemployment rate is higher today than when the President first took office in 2009. President Obama has had four years to implement his stimulus driven approach and it simply has not worked. At… Read more »
U.S. approves sale of A123 to Chinese firm
Detroit News - David Shepardson
January 29, 2013 at 10:05 pm
A Chinese firm late Tuesday acquired most of bankrupt A123 Systems' assets, as it announced the battery maker's chief executive has departed .
The Obama administration earlier Tuesday approved the sale to A123's U.S. subsidiary, Chicago-based Wanxiang Group Corp., a… Read more »
Huizenga mobile office hours Wednesday in Hart and Ludington
Ludington Daily News
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, reminded residents he will have mobile office this week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) ruled on A123:
"The dual-use application of the technology acquired by Wanxiang through the purchase of A123 is apparent. Thus far, nothing provided by CFIUS has shown that the core technology developed by A123 and the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Congressman Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues, veterans' issues, and Social Security. Additionally, staff will be available to address questions regarding legislative matters… Read more »
Inauguration Day: Rep. Huizenga invokes Bill Clinton, MLK in congratulating President Obama
MLive - Zane McMillin - January 21, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, invoked former President Bill Clinton and Martin Luther King Jr. in congratulating President Barack Obama on his second inauguration.
Obama took his oath of office at Monday's ceremonial… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of… Read more »
