Congressman Huizenga addresses veterans in new GVSU police program GVSU Lanthorn - Ryan Jarvi - July 30, 2013 U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga visited Grand Valley State University and had a casual conversation with individuals taking part in Michigan’s first Military Police Basic Training Program on July 29. The MPBTP is a condensed law enforcement program aimed exclusively at military police personnel. ... Read more »
Training camp for military police kicks off WWMT - Monday, July 29 2013 ALLENDALE, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A first of its kind training camp for military police is kicking off Monday in West Michigan. The academy is an extension of the Hiring the Heroes legislation that was passed last year. It's designed to get our veterans working when they come back from active duty. Grand Valley State Universi... Read more »
Huizenga: Bipartisan Action Better Than President's Economic Talk WOOD Radio - John C. Smith - Wednesday, July 24th 2013 A Zeeland Congressman said President Obama is choosing the easy path by talking about a better economy, rather than working hard with Congress to create jobs. Bill Huizenga told WOOD Radio "that's where I think my frustration is when it comes to the President talking about how w... Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation in support of a new General Management Plan for the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore that promotes open access, preserves historic landmarks and maintains hunting and fishing rights: (Click the picture above to view Congressman Huizenga's testimony) Be... Read more »
This morning, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) discussed the latest on the Detroit bankruptcy with Stuart Varney on Varney & Co.: (Click the picture above to watch Congressman Huizenga's full interview) • On How Detroit Came To This Moment: This has been an issue 60 years in the making. This is not something new, and it's time that we deal with it. • This Is An Opportunity For Detroit, This Is A ... Read more »
Bernanke says he is 'not qualified' to offer refinancing advice The Detroit News - David Shepardson - July 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm Washington — Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke declined to answer a question from a Michigan member of Congress that’s perplexing many homeowners: Should they refinance? Last week, the average U.S. rate on a 30-year-mortgage climbed to 4.5 percent — a two-year-hi... Read more »
Rep. Bill Huizenga backs push to delay health care reform's individual mandate MLive - Zane McMillin - July 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga has signed on to legislation that would give individuals a one-year waiver before having to buy insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Huizenga, R-Zeeland, contended federal health care reforms are "not ready for prime-time," ... Read more »
Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) delivered the following statement at today's full committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Waters. We appreciate you holding this hearing today to discuss the semi- annual report on the state of the economy and our fiscal welfare. Additionally, Chairman Bernank... Read more »
Students in summer residential Upward Bound program visited by Bill Huizenga The Holland Sentinel - Lisa Ermak - July 14, 2013 U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga stopped by Rebecca Fry ’s world history class Friday morning as students in Hope College's TRIO Upward Bound program faced off in rock-paper-scissor battles to gain imaginary territory and learn about the Scramble for Africa. The simulation was mean... Read more »
By now I am sure you have seen Senator Stabenow's efforts to barnstorm across the state and blame everyone under the sun (namely Republicans) for the failure of her student loan plan that even a Washington Post editorial has referred to as a "pathetic non-solution." A quick trip down memory lane reminds us that the last time the student loan debate transpired, a one year extension was granted with... Read more »
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