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 »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation in support of a new General Management Plan for the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore that promotes open access, preserves historic landmarks and maintains hunting and fishing rights:
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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 »
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 »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement recognizing Ludington Pumped Storage's 40th anniversary:
I would like to take a moment to recognize a major milestone for the Ludington Pumped Storage unit that was built in Michigan's 2nd District four decades ago and continues to be a great success today. Construction of 'The Project' - as the locals call it -… 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 »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision to hear the National Labor Relations Board v. Canning case:
"I am glad to see the Supreme Court take up this important constitutional issue. The system of checks and balances was designed to prevent one branch of the federal government from overreaching… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement after his legislation H.R. 1135, The Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act, passed the House Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support:
"Section 953(b) of Dodd-Frank creates an unclear and burdensome reporting requirement that even after three years the SEC has been unable to properly address its scope and… Read more »
House Legislation Seeks to Simplify SEC Registration for M&A Business Brokers
By Maria Lokshin | June 14, 2013 07:39PM ET
(BNA) -- A bill recently introduced in the House calls for simpler registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission for brokers that facilitate mergers and acquisitions of private companies.
H.R. 2274, unveiled by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) June… Read more »