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WOOD Radio - Huizenga: Bipartisan Action Better Than President's Economic Talk

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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…

Huizenga Testifies In Support Of New Management Plan For Sleeping Bear Dunes

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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:    (Click the picture above to view…

Huizenga Discusses A Fresh Start For Detroit On Fox Business' Varney & Co.

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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…

Huizenga Opening Statement at Bernanke FSC Hearing

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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,…

Huizenga Marks 40th Anniversary of Ludington Pumped Storage

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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 -…

Huizenga: We Need Immigration Reform That Secures Our Borders, Improves Our Economy, & Works For West Michigan

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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…

MLive: Huizenga Pleased Supreme Court To Hear Recess Appt. Case

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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…

Huizenga Statement On Supreme Court Decision To Hear Recess Appointments Case

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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…

Bipartisan Huizenga Legislation Passes Financial Services Committee

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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…

BNA: Huizenga Legislation To Boost Long-Term Growth For Small Businesses

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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…