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Huizenga Votes To Keep The Government Open, Slash IRS Budget

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Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open, slash the IRS Budget, and enact conservative reforms. “This bipartisan agreement remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray. Additionally, this legislation spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans…

GR Press: Huizenga tasked to head US House monetary policy subcommittee

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Rep. Bill Huizenga tasked to head US House monetary policy subcommittee​ Mlive - Andrew Krietz - November 24, 2014  Come January 2015, one West Michigan legislator will move up the ranks in a new Congress. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, has been assigned to chair the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade. The position tasks the third-term…

LDN: Huizenga says Congress considering response to Obama's immigration executive order

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On Friday, Congressman Huizenga spoke with the Ludington Daily News about President Obama's latest executive action, how Congress will respond, and what bipartisan steps can be taken to begin to fix our nation's broken immigration system. Below are excerpts from the interview, which is available in it's entirety here. Huizenga says Congress is considering response to Obama's…

Huizenga Questions Phony IAIS Transparency, Calls For Real Openness

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House Lawmakers See Problems With IAIS Despite Assurances of Federal Regulators  By K. Claire Compton | November 18, 2014 09:59PM ET Nov. 18 (BNA) -- Lawmakers who want greater involvement in negotiations over global insurance standards told regulators Nov. 18 they're keeping an eye on the process and aren't satisfied with its transparency so far. The…

Huizenga Named Chairman of Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee

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Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced that Congressman Huizenga has been selected to Chair the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade for the 114th Congress.   “I am honored and excited at the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee,” said Huizenga. “As Chairman, my goal is to…

Huizenga Celebrates National Adoption Day, Praises West Michigan Families

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To mark National Adoption Day, Congressman Huizenga discussed how West Michigan families have led by example and opened their hearts as well as their homes to children from across the country so they can have a new start and a new family.   (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s);…

Advisory: Veterans Workshop At The VFW In Muskegon This Saturday

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This Saturday, the VFW in Muskegon will be hosting a Medals and Records Workshop for West Michigan veterans.  Staff from Congressman Huizenga’s Office will be on hand to assist veterans, as well as family members, navigate and fill out the forms necessary to obtain service medals, receive copies of the veteran’s military service records, and answer any questions that may arise. …

Michigan Health Care Costs Set To Skyrocket In 2015, Detroit & Lansing Regions To Be Hit With Double Digit Increases

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On Friday, the Obama Administration released its health care cost projections for 2015 and the news isn't good for Michigan families.  Despite numerous promises of lower costs from the Administration and its supporters on Capitol Hill, the majority of Michiganders will be hit with significant cost increases in the year ahead.  Making matters worse, residents in the most populous…

Huizenga: The Restoration of White Lake Is Great News For Muskegon County

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Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has officially delisted White Lake from the binational list of toxic hotspots: "Today is a great day for Muskegon County.  Having White Lake removed as an 'area of concern' is a positive development for the communities surrounding White Lake, throughout…

Oceana Herald Journal: Huizenga helps area veterans receive medals earned during time of service

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Last week, Congressman Huizenga presented veterans from Hart and surrounding communities with the medals they earned during their time of service to our nation.  Below is coverage of the Medals Ceremony from Oceana's Herald Journal. Pictures of the ceremony can be found here. Never forgotten: Veterans Honored and Remembered at Medals Ceremony Oceana Herald Journal - Amanda Dodge…