Jobs and the Economy

Congressman Huizenga Snowmobiles Through Northern Michigan 9&10 News February 20, 2013 Click HERE to watch the newscast covering Congressman Huizenga's town hall discussions on access to the national forest. Congressman Bill Huizenga rode through Lake and Newaygo Counties today hosting town hall meetings along the way. Snowmobile groups are trying to connect thousands… Read more »

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 »

Rep. Huizenga: Dissolving Jobs Council ‘Shocking’ Newsmax - David Yonkman January 31, 2013 President Barack Obama will let his jobs council expire this week, winding down one source of input from the business community even as unemployment remains stubbornly high, a move U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga tells Newsmax is “shocking.” “It's shocking the White House is… 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 »

Ottawa Co. job growth 'one of a kind' Area leads the state, one of the US leaders WOOD - TV 8 Leon Hendrix Thursday, 24 Jan 2013, 6:21 PM EST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Recently released data shows that employment in Ottawa County is growing more than any other job market in Michigan -- more than 5,000 jobs were added in 2012 alone. There is also the possibility of… Read more »