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Huizenga: The Obama Administration Declares White House Closed To Public, Open To Donors

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after learning President Obama has decided to close the White House to the general public: "It is simply embarrassing that President Obama would decide to close the doors of the White House to the general public, while allowing 'pay to play' access for his friends and high-paying donors. The notion that modest across…

Huizenga Uses Unique Way To Reach Into Huron-Manistee National Forest Communities

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Rep. Bill Huizenga: Trails, national forests on snowmobile tour are 'Pure Michigan' MLive - Muskegon Chronicle February 20, 2013 MERRILL TOWNSHIP, MI – Deep into the snowy Manistee National Forest, there's a bar and grill with great brick-oven pizza. It's a little out-of-the-way – unless you're on a snow machine in the forest's trail system. Then, it's pretty handy. On a…

Huizenga To Hold 2013 Congressional Snowmobile Ride, Town Halls Around Baldwin Area

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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…

Washington Must Get It's Spending Under Control

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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,…

Huizenga mobile office hours Wednesday in Hart and Ludington

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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,…

WOOD TV 8: Ottawa County Leads State In Job Growth

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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…

ICYMI - Huizenga Talks No Budget No Pay, Gutless Senate On WHTC

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This morning on WHTC, Congressman Huizenga discussed the House approach to addressing Washington's out of control spending and forcing Senate Democrats to put their money where their mouth is and lay out their plan to reduce spending. No Budget No Pay Being The First Step: "I believe what we dubbed the No Budget No Pay Act is a good step.  There are so many people who want to…

Huizenga Announces Mobile Office Hours For Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties

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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Congressman Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues, veterans' issues, and Social Security. Additionally, staff will be available to address questions regarding legislative matters…

Huizenga Talks ObamaCare Repeal, Senate Democrats Failing To Meet Their Constitutional Duties

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Earlier today, Rep. Huizenga was on FOX 17 discussing his town hall with Allegan County farmers, the Supreme Court's decision on ObamaCare, and the impact of ObamaCare on West Michigan small businesses.  Additionally, Congressman Huizenga explained why House Republicans are moving forward with a full repeal of ObamaCare and touched on the failure of the Democrat-controlled Senate to…

Huizenga Supports Extension Of Disaster Assistance To West Michigan Fruit Growers

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack extended disaster assistance to 72 Michigan counties including Allegan, Benzie, Lake, Kent, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, and Wexford: "I applaud the leadership of Governor Snyder, the attentiveness of my colleagues in the Michigan Delegation, and the…

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