U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after the House passed the Budget Control Act by a vote of 218-210 tonight, sending it on to the Senate for an as-yet unscheduled vote there:
“While I believe this bill does not go nearly far enough, fast enough to reduce spending, the consequences of failure are too high. This plan is a realistic approach that reflects… Read more »
“While I believe the new Budget Control Act does not go nearly far enough in reducing spending, I support it because this plan reflects my firm commitment to overall government spending caps and a balanced budget amendment, the main principles the 2nd District elected me to achieve.”
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement in advance of the… Read more »
Want to know how the debt ceiling talks are going? Want to make a comment on government spending or other federal issue?
Visit facebook.com/rephuizenga starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and Rep. Huizenga will answer questions LIVE as they come in.
As Congress continues to work toward a solution to the debt ceiling and spending debate, they will work in Washington this week instead of… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after President Barack Obama’s announcement that he would end the Afghanistan “surge” and withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 2012:
“I hope this decision is based on sound military policy, not politics. We need to listen to our military experts. After 10 years, I know we eventually have to come home,… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, encourages constituents to attend a town hall at 2:30 p.m. THIS Monday, June 6, to discuss issues in the 2nd District and D.C., including job creation, debt ceiling, spending, Medicare, gas prices and energy, and any other questions or concerns with the federal government they would like to raise.
In-Person Town Hall
MONDAY June 6, 2011
2:30… Read more »
To listen to Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Teletown Hall from last night, please click here facebook.com/rephuizenga to hear to the full recording. He was asked about his Middle East trip, education funding, Medicare, the Patriot Act, and many other issues!
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Now that he has returned from his travels in the Middle East, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a teletown hall tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. to update constituents on his travels and take questions.
“I look forward to updating the district on what I learned firsthand in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, and I look forward to hearing what you’d like to know about the region,” Huizenga… Read more »
Last week, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, traveled around the Middle East, including Iraq, to get a firsthand look at American efforts on the ground there. He met with troops from Michigan and the 2nd District, as well as across the U.S.
On Friday, he hosted a teletown hall from overseas to update constituents on his travels. CLICK HERE or on the link at right to listen to the entire… Read more »
"Tonight's announcement from President Obama that Usama Bin Laden is dead at the hands of US Special Forces is tremendous. My heartfelt thanks goes out to our military and the intelligence community for their determination, sacrifice and valor. While this successful attack against the head of Al-Qaeda is historic, the War on Terror is not over. We must remain, and even… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, heard from his constituents this week in a series of listening sessions across the district. Huizenga traveled to every corner of the district, hearing thoughts from constituents on the latest work in Congress. He particularly addressed the need to reduce spending and the national debt and deficit, as well as many other issues or concerns about the… Read more »
