Huizenga on unemployment rate increase: Senate needs to get to work
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, Friday said he hoped reports that unemployment rates rose to 9.2 percent and hiring stalled for the month of June are the “wake-up call” the U.S. Senate and president need.
“It has been 800 days since the Senate passed a budget, and they refuse to offer an alternative to… Read more »
Michigan leaders react to the death of Betty Ford
Michigan leaders reacted Saturday to the death of former first lady Betty Ford:
“Betty Ford was a marvelous example of courage, faith and leadership as First Lady, and as a wife and mother. Our nation and state mourn her passing and we extend our hearts and prayers to the Ford family.” — Attorney General Bill… Read more »
As hiring stalled in June and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, a small business owner, released the following statement on how to put America back to work:
“Once again, the unemployment report underlines job creators’ lack of confidence in the economy and our banking and credit systems, and their uncertainty about the level of regulations and… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement about last night’s tragedy in Grand Rapids:
“Today we are all praying for the victims of yesterday’s senseless shootings in Grand Rapids, and for their families, neighbors, and the greater community. I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to the law enforcement officials who helped keep the community safe and did such an… Read more »
"Where the Rubber Hits the Road" - Bill Huizenga
Gary Stevens chats with U.S. House Representative Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) about the White House debt ceiling summit, Medicare reform, and a lobbying effort in Congress to raise funds for roads, during their weekly conversation on July 7, 2011.
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Guest Commentary: U.S. House has modern answer to Medicare problem
BY BILL HUIZENGA | DETROIT FREE PRESS GUEST WRITER
There has been a lot of talk this year in Congress about how to save money to ensure that our children and grandchildren see the same opportunities we've been afforded.
As the Obama administration requested and was denied a stand-alone $2-trillion increase… Read more »
This holiday weekend, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will present service medals for five 2nd District veterans and their families, including his father, Gerald Huizenga. The veterans served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. TOMORROW, July 2, at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland.
“It is one of my proudest moments in… Read more »
Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga will pump gas for and meet with constituents at the Jenison Mobil station to hear their ideas for a long-term American energy policy.
Gas Pumping and Energy Discussion With Rep. Huizenga
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
1:30 p.m.
Jenison Mobil Station
Corner of Baldwin and 20th Ave.
1991 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI
House Republicans have crafted a plan… Read more »
This Wednesday, constituents of the 2nd District are encouraged to bring their lunch to the Georgetown Township Hall to meet with Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, in person and discuss issues in the 2nd District and D.C., including job creation, debt ceiling, spending, Medicare, gas prices and energy, and any other questions or concerns with the federal government they would like to… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will attend the public ribbon cutting for West Michigan Homes for Heroes THIS Monday at 2 p.m. at the U.S.S. LST 393 in downtown Muskegon. Members of the public and the media are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony.
West Michigan Homes for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) public organization that provides or coordinates financial assistance and… Read more »
