After participating in the dedication of new a Student Veterans' Lounge at Grand Valley State University, Congressman Huizenga hosted a medals ceremony where he presented veterans and surviving family members with the medals earned during the veterans' time of service in the military. Medals where awarded to Major Larry Smith of Zeeland, as well as to the families of Staff Sergeant… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) release the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
"This Veterans Day, I hope you will join me in thanking the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line in service to our nation. As the son of a veteran, I understand the continued commitment and conviction our veterans across West Michigan demonstrate to both our communities… Read more »
Rep. Huizenga bill on mergers and acquisitions highlighted at businesses' Muskegon meeting
MLive Muskegon - Stephen Kloosterman - November 07, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Business leaders gathered in Muskegon Wednesday and talked up legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. House Resolution 2274 would simplify government regulation of brokers who specialize in mergers and… Read more »
• Jordan was offered different options but they were triple the cost and they offered care he didn't need.
• "I'm really going from a independent financial individual to someone who needs help from the government to pay for insurance."
26-year-old's insurance canceled because of ACA
WZZM
Oct 30, 2013 6:48 PM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- As the U.S. House Committee… Read more »
Reforming the reform
A rollback of Dodd-Frank is overdue, and very difficult
The Washington Times - Editorial - October 31, 2013
The Republican plan takes aim at the most outrageous and indefensible policies concealed within the 850 pages of the legislation, which was written in the dark. With 14,000 pages of implementing regulations, the law has created a nightmare for businesses… Read more »
• Derby said she was surprised to get the notification from BCBS. "It's like, 'Oh, yeah, I got this insurance. Should be good to go.' Never saw this coming. Never," she said.
• For years, President Barack Obama and his administration said those who had and liked their insurance would be able to keep it. "He did say that," Derby said. "I remember that. I don't know what happened that… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) honored Grandville Mayor Jim Buck on the House floor for his commitment, dedication, and service to West Michigan:
Remarks:
I rise today to say thank you to a friend of mine, Mayor James R. Buck, who has dedicated 45 years of service to the City of Grandville in the Second District and has served the last 29 years as mayor.… Read more »
Four sources deeply involved in the Affordable Care Act tell NBC NEWS that 50 to 75 percent of the 14 million consumers who buy their insurance individually can expect to receive a “cancellation” letter or the equivalent over the next year because their existing policies don’t meet the standards mandated by the new health care law. One expert predicts that number could reach as… Read more »
• CBS News has learned more than two million Americans have been told they cannot renew their current insurance policies -- more than triple the number of people said to be buying insurance under the new Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
• In California, there are 279,000; in Michigan, 140,000; Florida, 300,000; and in New Jersey, 800,000. And those numbers are certain… Read more »
Today, on Michigan's Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) questioned the "duck and cover" strategy being employed by the White House to insulate President Obama. If the President is truly "unaware" of all of the problems within his Administration, what is President Obama actually paying attention to?
(Click the picture above to listen to the… Read more »
