Congressman Visits Ludington Manufacturer
9 &10 News - Breelynn Martin
Aug 08, 2013 6:18 PM EDT
U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga visited a Ludington manufacturer to get the pulse of local businesses.
The congressman visited Whitehall Industries in Ludington on Thursday. The company is the largest manufacturer in North America of certain components of sun… Read more »
On August 13th, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) will hold a town hall meeting hosted by the Ottawa County Patriots at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland at 7:30pm. The meeting's focus will be on the following issues: How the federal government can help foster an environment for private sector growth and the creation of good-paying jobs; How ObamaCare will impact employers and… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga addresses veterans in new GVSU police program
GVSU Lanthorn - Ryan Jarvi - July 30, 2013
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga visited Grand Valley State University and had a casual conversation with individuals taking part in Michigan’s first Military Police Basic Training Program on July 29.
The MPBTP is a condensed law enforcement program aimed exclusively at military… Read more »
Training camp for military police kicks off
WWMT - Monday, July 29 2013
ALLENDALE, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A first of its kind training camp for military police is kicking off Monday in West Michigan. The academy is an extension of the Hiring the Heroes legislation that was passed last year. It's designed to get our veterans working when they come back from active duty. Grand… Read more »
Huizenga: Bipartisan Action Better Than President's Economic Talk
WOOD Radio - John C. Smith - Wednesday, July 24th 2013
A Zeeland Congressman said President Obama is choosing the easy path by talking about a better economy, rather than working hard with Congress to create jobs.
Bill Huizenga told WOOD Radio "that's where I think my frustration is when it comes to the… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation in support of a new General Management Plan for the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore that promotes open access, preserves historic landmarks and maintains hunting and fishing rights:
(Click the picture above to view… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed the latest on the Detroit bankruptcy with Stuart Varney on Varney & Co.:
(Click the picture above to watch Congressman Huizenga's full interview)
• On How Detroit Came To This Moment: This has been an issue 60 years in the making. This is not something new, and it's time that we deal with it.
• This Is An… Read more »
Bernanke says he is 'not qualified' to offer refinancing advice
The Detroit News - David Shepardson - July 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Washington — Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke declined to answer a question from a Michigan member of Congress that’s perplexing many homeowners: Should they refinance?
Last week, the average U.S. rate on a 30-year-mortgage climbed to… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga backs push to delay health care reform's individual mandate
MLive - Zane McMillin - July 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga has signed on to legislation that would give individuals a one-year waiver before having to buy insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, contended federal health care reforms are "not… Read more »
Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following statement at today's full committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Waters. We appreciate you holding this hearing today to discuss the semi- annual report on the state of the economy and our fiscal welfare.
Additionally,… Read more »