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The time frame: five days. The dollar figure: $33 billion. The stakes: The size, scope and ongoing operation of the federal government. A deal: Priceless. An epic spending skirmish reaches its climax this week as tea party-fortified conservatives and Democratic leaders clash over how much, or how little, to slash from this year’s budget — and whether to include conservative policy… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, joined the bipartisan Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus to fight the culture of overspending in Washington and to restore fiscal sanity to the federal government. Rep. Huizenga stood with fellow members of the caucus on the steps of U.S. Capitol this afternoon to kick off their efforts for the 112th Congress. “A balanced budget amendment is… Read more »

TUNE IN! Rep. Huizenga’s interview on “Comcast Newsmakers” about the nation’s fiscal health and the role of government, as well as his orange ribbon tribute to Wes Leonard and the Fennville Blackhawks, will air on local breaks on CNN’s Headline News channel today through 4/3/11 in the following time slots, or you can watch the interview any time at youtube.com/rephuizenga: Friday… Read more »

Constituents and Media Invited and Encouraged to Attend! U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will travel the district next week to meet with constituents and businesses to get their thoughts on the latest work in Congress. He will particularly address the need to reduce spending and the national debt and deficit, as well as any other issues or concerns about the federal government. He… Read more »

Huizenga made the following statement after voting against another short-term Continuing Resolution: “This Congress was sent to Washington in overwhelming numbers with one message: Fix the spending problem. This couldn’t have been more imperative once we hit the record one-month deficit spending, at $223 billion for February. With six Continuing Resolutions since October 2010, it’s… Read more »

As the state’s leader in total value of ag products sold, the 2nd District’s agriculture industry has earned its honors today, National Ag Day, said U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02. “Ag Day is just one day to take note of the important year-round contributions that agriculture provides to the economy and job creation in the 2nd District, and today we honor all the people who help… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, invites constituents to attend a town hall at Muskegon Community College today, Monday, to discuss federal issues and recent events in Congress. Media is welcome and encouraged to attend. Full details: CONSTITUENT TOWNHALL with Rep. Bill Huizenga WHEN: TODAY, Monday, January 31, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Muskegon Community… Read more »

Stream Live Here U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will attend his first Full Financial Services Committee Hearing, “Promoting Economic Recovery and Job Creation: The Road Forward,” which starts today at 10 a.m. and can be streamed live here. As a small business owner before being elected to office, Huizenga was fittingly named to the exclusive House Financial Services Committee,… Read more »