U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after voting today to cut off funding for the U.S. military intervention in Libya, H.R. 2278, which failed by a vote of 180-238; and voted to reject a resolution, H.J.Res.68 which failed 123-295, to formally authorize military force in Libya:
“While I believe the bill to cut funding could have gone even further in… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, released the following statement after President Barack Obama’s announcement that he would end the Afghanistan “surge” and withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 2012:
“I hope this decision is based on sound military policy, not politics. We need to listen to our military experts. After 10 years, I know we eventually have to come home,… Read more »
Today is the 236th birthday of the Army. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the original enlistment of 10 companies of riflemen to serve the United Colonies.
“Today we celebrate the service of the Army in protecting the rights and freedoms of this great nation, and thank all the brave men and women who have served in the Army throughout its history,” said U.S. Rep.… Read more »
Across the country this week, Americans will fly the stars and stripes proudly in honor of Flag Day. Flag Day was established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson as June 14 of each year, to celebrate and honor this symbol of American tradition and history.
“I’m proud to help honor this iconic symbol of our nation, of the founding principles that make our nation so great: life, liberty,… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, announces the appointment of eight 2nd District students to U.S. Service Academies.
The students were nominated by former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in 2010. Nominations are announced in December of a student’s senior year.
Service Academies give college-age Americans a four-year undergraduate education and prepare them to be officers of the U.S. uniformed… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, encourages constituents to attend a town hall at 2:30 p.m. THIS Monday, June 6, to 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 raise.
In-Person Town Hall
MONDAY June 6, 2011
2:30… Read more »
Today, after the House Republican Conference met with President Obama and members of the cabinet at the White House for a wide-ranging discussion on job creation and government spending that touched on a number of issues including the debt ceiling, Medicare, and energy, Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, issued the following statement:
“As a small business owner, I know that a key factor… Read more »
To listen to Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Teletown Hall from last night, please click here facebook.com/rephuizenga to hear to the full recording. He was asked about his Middle East trip, education funding, Medicare, the Patriot Act, and many other issues!
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Now that he has returned from his travels in the Middle East, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, will host a teletown hall tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. to update constituents on his travels and take questions.
“I look forward to updating the district on what I learned firsthand in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, and I look forward to hearing what you’d like to know about the region,” Huizenga… Read more »
Last week, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, traveled around the Middle East, including Iraq, to get a firsthand look at American efforts on the ground there. He met with troops from Michigan and the 2nd District, as well as across the U.S.
On Friday, he hosted a teletown hall from overseas to update constituents on his travels. CLICK HERE or on the link at right to listen to the entire… Read more »
