Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the national unemployment report for November:
"Today’s unemployment report serves as another reminder of how crucial enacting pro-growth tax and regulatory reform is to the economy. Unemployment remains far too high, yet the Administration continues to promote the same policies that have failed to get Americans… Read more »
Historic ferry SS Badger's future in doubt with EPA permit about to expire
The Detroit Free Press, Todd Spangler - December 1, 2012
WASHINGTON -- A historic ferry that has shuttled passengers, vehicles and freight across Lake Michigan for decades is in danger of being put in permanent dry dock.
The spotlight is again on the coal-fired SS Badger because a crucial federal… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Huizenga led a bipartisan group from the Michigan Delegation in addressing the sale of now bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the delegation voiced serious concerns over an attempt by China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation to acquire A123. A123 has developed cutting-edge battery technology that is integrated into all facets of… Read more »
Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) is encouraging West Michigan communities to keep our servicemen and women, as well as, our nation's veterans in their hearts this holiday season by taking part in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Now in its sixth year, Holiday Mail for Heroes provides Americans across the nation with the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and well wishes to our… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and his support for Israel:
"Since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has created a haven for terrorists to launch countless attacks against Israel. There is no question that Israel is well within its right to defend itself against these acts of terror. This is… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement commemorating Veterans Day:
"This Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served our great nation and let us also remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty and American values. As the son of a disabled World War II veteran, I understand how important it is for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) issued the following statement on the national jobs report for September:
"While this reduction in the unemployment rate is welcome news, the fact remains more aggressive bipartisan pro-growth solutions are needed to get the economy growing and help get Americans back to work. Today's jobs report brings to light we are months, if not years,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Huizenga appeared on WMOM in Ludington to discuss UNICOR costing hardworking Michiganders their jobs, the negative impact of burdensome regulation on the economy and the terrorist attack in Libya.
On UNICOR/FPI: "The federal prisons operate this 'company' that has been taking jobs away from law-abiding, hardworking, taxpaying citizens.… Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga Receives 2012 FreedomWorks 'FreedomFighter Award'
The Holland Sentinel
September 25, 2012
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, was awarded FreedomWorks' "first annual FreedomFighter Award.”
FreedomWorks is an activist organaization "fighting for less government, lower taxes, and more freedom."
To qualify for the award, each recipient earned… Read more »
Huizenga Pushes Prison Labor Reform; Local Businesses Could Benefit
The Holland Sentinel
Andrea Goodell
September 22, 2012
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Bill Huizenga is leading a charge to rein in Federal Prison Industries, a federally-owned industry that provides everything from polo shirts to desk chairs for federal contracts.
Those federal contracts, the Zeeland Republican… Read more »
