It is a common trick employed to get around “Buy American” restrictions, said Rep. Bill Huizenga (R., Mich.). Products manufactured using foreign components still qualify if they are physically assembled in the United States. “It’s yet another outrage on what is happening with our tax dollars,” he told the Washington Free Beacon. Huizenga has sponsored legislation to… Read more »
The Folly of Obamacare
The Washington Post
Robert Samuelson
June 17, 2012
We pay our presidents for judgment, and President Obama committed a colossal error of judgment in making health-care “reform” a centerpiece of his first term. Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — and regardless of how the court decides — it’s clear that Obama overreached.… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga released the following statement upon learning of the passing of Michigan State Senator William "Bill" Van Regenmorter:
"Today the State of Michigan lost one of its most respected statesmen. Senator Van Regenmorter was a staple in the community, who led by example and was not only a valued mentor to me but a trusted friend as well. His advice and counsel to… Read more »
This morning Congressman Huizenga met with Michigan veterans of WWII at the National World War II Memorial in Washington DC. David Sherpardson reports:
Ford Motor Co. flew 75 World War II veterans from Michigan and Kentucky to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France. ...
Paul Linder, of Fremont, served… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for May:
"This disappointing jobs report confirms what I have heard from job creators across West Michigan - it's time for Washington to get out of the way. In nearly every conversation I have with small business owners, the discussion comes back to one thing: red tape. Under President… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement upon the announcement of the loss of U.S. Army Specialist Vilmar Galarza Hernandez in Afghanistan:
"Every life is precious and the loss of Specialist Hernandez is another tragic reminder of the ultimate cost our brave men and women as well as their families are faced with. My heart goes out to the family of Specialist… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
"As we gather with our friends and family to celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, let's remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and honor the brave men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Their courage sets the example for the rest of us and… Read more »
This morning Congressman Huizenga was in Ludington for this year's maiden voyage of the S.S. Badger. The Ludington Daily News covered the press conference prior to the Badger setting sail as well as the Badger's inaugural trip across Lake Michigan for 2012.
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga attended Thursday’s press conference to say he supports LMC’s efforts to continue ferry service… Read more »
There’s an old joke about a married couple that’s asked about their hobbies and interests. The husband says he’s focused on “important things” — like the federal budget, health care reform and peace in the Middle East. The wife says she’s focused on the “small things” — like their household budget, their children’s health care and keeping peace within their family.
There’s an… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) held a reception celebrating the 2012 Congressional Art Competition Finalists and announced Connor Bade, a senior at West Ottawa, as the winner of the competition. Connor's piece "An Exaggeration" will join winners from across the country in being put on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. The Congressional Art Competition began in… Read more »
