Rep. Bill Huizenga echoes call for Great Lakes barrier to stem Asian carp invasion
Mlive - Zane McMillin - June 03, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga applauded and echoed recent comments by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn about separating the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes system.
In a statement Monday, Huizenga said he was "encouraged" by Quinn's weekend call… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in response to Gov. Quinn's comments on separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems:
"Preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and stopping the spread of those species that have already entered the water system are of great concern to me. I am encouraged by… Read more »
AG Eric Holder a 'distraction' after scandals, should resign, Rep. Bill Huizenga says
MLive - Grand Rapids Press - Zane McMillin -May 30, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Embattled U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder should resign after multiple scandals rocked his department, Rep. Bill Huizenga said Wednesday.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, shared that sentiment during a live chat in MLive's Grand… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
"This Memorial Day, let's honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their life in service to our great nation. Let's also keep in our hearts those who are still missing, those who have been wounded in combat, and those who remain in harm's way.
"On Wednesday, I joined the… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 2098, The Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013, the first step in a new approach to reforming Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR:
"Millions of Americans remain out of work, many through no fault of their own," said Huizenga. "As small businesses continue to struggle… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement congratulating students from Reeths-Puffer High School for their incredible performance and understanding of savings, investment, and the global marketplace.
"The importance of understanding the global marketplace, learning the value of long-term savings, and the significance of sound financial investment cannot… Read more »
Today on Michigan's Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) excoriated the culture of shading the truth the Obama Administration has established in Washington.
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• On the Senior Staff of the White House Knowing About The IRS Scandal But Apparently Not Telling President Obama: I set the culture in my own office. I… Read more »
The Holland Sentinel - May 18, 2013
West Ottawa senior Kylee Panse won the Second Congressional District Art Competition on May 11.
Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, had a reception celebrating the 2013 Congressional Art Competition finalists.
Panse’s piece, "Vanity," will join winners from across the nation and be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
Theresa Wierenga, of… Read more »
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Ottawa County Patriots president Jim Chiodo was on Capitol Hill Thursday meeting with other tea party members and congressional representatives. He was invited to the event to share his story about what he calls harassment by the IRS. He says he applied with the IRS for 501-c3 status in 2011 to qualify as a non-profit organization. But it still hasn't gone through and… Read more »
Yesterday, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) questioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairwoman Mary Jo White. During the exchange, Huizenga peppered the new agency head over the regulatory hurdles put in place by the SEC that make it more difficult for employers large and small to grow, expand, and create jobs. At the end… Read more »
