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The Obama years have been brutal on middle-class incomes.
The Wall Street Journal
Editorial
August 24, 2012
The Presidential race is boiling down to one dominant issue: which party's policies will do more to help the financially stressed American middle class. President Obama's campaign theme is that Mitt Romney and the Republicans cater to the rich, while Mr.… Read more »
No, Mr. President, The Private Sector Is Not 'Doing Fine'
The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and Robert Genetski
July 19, 2012
The private sector is not doing fine. America's families are not doing fine.
According to a June study by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the average family's net worth dropped by nearly 40 percent between 2007 and 2010. In 2010, median family income… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after House passage of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act (H.R. 4480):
"Today, the House took a significant step forward to create jobs, reduce regulatory red tape, lower gas prices, and boost domestic energy production. One of the greatest potentials for economic growth in America stems from our ability to harness our vast… Read more »
After threatening for over a month, the four-dollar plateau for regular grade gasoline in Michigan has again been breached, and it appears to be settling in for a lengthier stay that last year.
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Calls for action to address such high prices such as dipping into the strategic oil reserve have not only been heard in Washington, but the French prime minister says that discussions are… Read more »
Last night, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, reached more than 10,000 constituents via telephone for a discussion on everything from Social Security to the Keystone Pipeline to the budget to gas prices. If you missed the call, click the link to listen to it in its entirety. To leave a comment for Rep. Huizenga or to be included in his next teletown hall call list, visit… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga released the following reaction to President Obama today denying the application to build the Keystone Pipeline, which Huizenga has strongly supported:
“Obama today has shut off the pipe to U.S. job creation and energy independence, and opened the spigot for China to come in and take that oil. It is very disheartening that President Obama would so blatantly… Read more »
Have a question about the debt debate, or any other issue related to the federal government? U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a town hall next Wednesday, open to the public, to hear thoughts and questions from 2nd District constituents on the latest news out of Washington, D.C. and Michigan. Residents of the 2nd District are invited and encouraged to attend.
In-Person… Read more »
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 »
Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga will pump gas for and meet with constituents at the Jenison Mobil station to hear their ideas for a long-term American energy policy.
Gas Pumping and Energy Discussion With Rep. Huizenga
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
1:30 p.m.
Jenison Mobil Station
Corner of Baldwin and 20th Ave.
1991 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI
House Republicans have crafted a plan… 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 »
