Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined Jim Chiodo of the Ottawa County Patriots, targeted conservative groups and legislators from around the country to demand answers on the IRS abusing its authority and discriminating against conservative organizations across Ottawa County, the Second Congressional District of Michigan and the United States.
"The fact that the IRS has been… Read more »
West Ottawa senior's triptych illustration wins spot at U.S. Capitol
MLive - Kyle Moroney - May 15, 2013
HOLLAND, MI -- A West Ottawa High School senior’s triptych graphic illustration will join a Rockford student’s painting on the walls of the U.S. Capitol this year.
Kylee Panse’s art piece, “Vanity,” won the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s second… Read more »
On Saturday, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced the 2013 Congressional Art Competition Finalists at a gallery in Grand Haven.
Grand Haven Tribune - 5/14/13
Kylee Panse, a senior from West Ottawa High School, was the winner of the competition. Kylee's piece "Vanity" will join winners from across the nation and be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
Theresa Wierenga… Read more »
Veterans job fair, Armed Forces remembrance service set for May 17, 18
Muskegon Chronicle - Stephen Kloosterman - May 12, 2013
MUSKEGON, MI – It’s a good time to be a veteran. The Veterans Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, and Armed Forces Day will be observed starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in Muskegon. Both events will be held at the USS LST… Read more »
On Saturday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a reception celebrating the 2013 Congressional Art Competition Finalists and announced Kylee Panse, a senior from West Ottawa High School, as the winner of the competition. Kylee'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 Fremont High School took… Read more »
Carter's Kids, Lake Michigan Credit Union install playground at Windmill Island
The Holland Sentinel - Brian Vanochten - May 11, 2013
Any reason for Carter Oosterhouse to return to Michigan is a good one.
His latest trip to his home state Saturday morning ended up being a special occasion since it involved dedicating a new children’s playground at Windmill Island.
“I love any… Read more »
Rep. Huizenga: State Department 'Hijacked' Truth on Benghazi
Newsmax - David Yonkman - May 10, 2013
The State Department hijacked the truth for political purposes by scrubbing the talking points for mentions of terror ties to extremists to the Benghazi attacks, Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga tells Newsmax.
"The fact that they are trying to pull the truth out of these… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined other House Republicans in announcing the creation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group. The goal of the Working Group is to examine the ESA from all angles. Throughout the year, the Working Group will hold a series of events, forums, and hearings that will invite open discussion and input on ways in which the ESA (last… Read more »
This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed the latest developments regarding Benghazi on Michigan's Morning Show. Testimony by Gregory Hicks, the former Deputy Chief of Mission in Libya, has called into question not only the Obama Administration's handling of the situation on the ground, but also raises questions about whether or not the Administration has willfully misled… Read more »
Huizenga awards Holland vet Barry McAlpine medals earned in Vietnam
The Holland Sentinel - Andrea Goodell - May 1, 2013
It’s been at least 40 years since Barry McAlpine saw the medals he earned as a staff sergeant in Vietnam.
His ex-wife sold them in a garage sale, McAlpine said.
Wednesday, the Holland chiropractor was reunited with his Silver Stars, Purple Hearts, Bronze… Read more »