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Huizenga Statement on the IMF’s Decision not to Disburse Funds for Another Greek Bailout

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will not contribute funds to another Greek Bailout at this time: “While I am pleased the IMF will not be disbursing additional loans to Greece at this time, it is imperative the IMF bases its lending practices on principled and sound decision-making. A…

Huizenga Votes to Support Small Business Job Creation, Pass Financial CHOICE Act

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after voting in support of the Financial CHOICE Act: “Dodd-Frank has made it more difficult for hardworking Americans to secure a future for themselves and their children by denying them the economic recovery they deserve. The Financial CHOICE Act enacts commonsense reforms that reduce the federal deficit by $34…

Huizenga Statement on U.S. Army Corps Decision to Dredge Holland and St. Joseph Navigation Channels

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced plan to dredge navigation channels in Holland and St. Joseph: “Harbors and navigation channels are a vital part of West Michigan’s economy,” said Congressman Huizenga. “I applaud the Army Corps' decision to dredge the navigation channels in Holland and…

Huizenga Statement on Updated CBO Health Care Score

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after the CBO released its updated score for the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “The CBO projection confirms that the American Health Care Act will lower premiums and reduce the federal deficit. Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services released a study detailing how premiums for Michigan residents…

Huizenga Recognized as "Champion" of Manufacturing

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) was awarded the prestigious 2017 Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award by The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). MEMA, which represents 1,000 manufacturers, presents the award each year to recognize a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate who has worked diligently to strengthen motor vehicle…

Huizenga Votes to Strengthen the Economy, Advance Financial CHOICE Act

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Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Investment, released the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance the Financial CHOICE Act, legislation to end bank bailouts, strengthen our economy, and restore accountability to Washington and Wall Street: …

Huizenga Statement on Government Funding Legislation

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to strengthen our military, support the Great Lakes, and fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. “Today’s funding bill, while far from optimal, is an improvement over the previous use of continuing resolutions. Despite its shortcomings, the bill provides…

Huizenga: Dodd-Frank has failed Michigan residents

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The economic downturn in 2008 cost Michiganians their jobs, families their savings, and some even their homes. In response to this seismic event, Democrats in Congress passed and President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. According to its supporters, Dodd-Frank was a panacea of regulatory solutions that would end “too big to fail” and…

Bill Huizenga: The Financial CHOICE Act would restore accountability, opportunity

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The economic downturn in 2008 caused Michiganders to lose their jobs, families to lose their savings, and some even to lose their homes. In response to this seismic event, Democrats in Congress passed and President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. According to its supporters, Dodd-Frank was a panacea of regulatory solutions that would…

Huizenga to Hold Town Hall in Wyoming on Tuesday

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that the next stop on his listening tour will take place on Tuesday, April 11th in Wyoming. The town hall style listening session will be held in the auditorium of Godwin Heights High School and begin at 7 PM. This event is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Media is asked to RSVP with the Congressman's…

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