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Office of Congressman Hoekstra to Host Event on Helping Veterans Secure Medals
Nov 21, 2008
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The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland will host an event in Ludington to assist area veterans in securing military service medals and commendations that were lost, never received or erroneously not issued.
The event is scheduled for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 at Ludington Are...
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Hoekstra Seeks to Prevent Overly Restrictive EPA Regulations for Ottawa, Kent Counties
Nov 21, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has received a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stating that the EPA would accept new data on Particulate Matter 2.5 before designating Kent and Ottawa counties in non-attainment. Hoekstra today sent a request to Governor Jennifer Granholm t...
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Hoekstra Condemns Potential CIA Cover-Up in Death of Bowers Family
Nov 20, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, today strongly criticized rogue CIA employees that a CIA Inspector General’s report concluded had attempted to block congressional and federal investigations into the agency’s role in the shoot-down of a plan...
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Hoekstra Statement on Rep. Dingell
Nov 20, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement after House Democrats removed U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, as chairman of the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce and replaced him with U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Los Angeles.
“I am disappointed that House Democ...
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Hoekstra Testifies on Big 3 Financial Stabilization
Nov 19, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today testified before the House Committee on Financial Services on federal government assistance in stabilizing Detroit automakers.
“The current crisis should provide an opportunity to fundamentally reform the automobile industry in America to ensure its long...
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Hoekstra Encourages Seniors to Compare Plans during Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period
Nov 18, 2008
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The 2008 open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans has begun and runs through Dec. 31, 2008. It is an opportunity for seniors to enroll in the program or, for those already participating, to review their plans and make any necessary changes.
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North Muskegon Junior Appointed as a Fall Semester Congressional Page
Nov 13, 2008
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North Muskegon High School junior Eaghan Davis, 16, is currently serving as a congressional page for the 2008 fall semester in Washington, D.C.
“Eaghan is an intelligent young man who possesses an outstanding work ethic,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland. “Serving as a congressional page ...
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Jenison Native Begins Internship in Hoekstra’s Washington Office
Nov 6, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced today that Jenison native Jacquelyn Send recently began a fall internship in his Washington, D.C. office.
“I appreciate Jacquelyn devoting her time to assisting the constituents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District,” Hoekstra said. “She brings...
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Hoekstra: Economic Rescue Package Should Not Fund Strategic Positioning, Bonuses
Oct 30, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Thursday expressed concern that financial institutions were misusing taxpayer funding included in the economic rescue package passed by Congress.
“The money included in the economic rescue package was never intended for strategic positioning or bonuses for ...
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Hoekstra Responds to Declining GDP
Oct 30, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today highlighted legislation that he introduced that would help states to respond to negative economic growth in response to the Department of Commerce reporting that the Gross Domestic Product had declined by 0.3 percent during the third quarter of 2008.
“Si...
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