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Parents' Rights Amendment Reaches 80 Co-Sponsors
Apr 28, 2009
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A Constitutional Amendment to protect the parent-child relationship introduced by U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has reached 80 co-sponsors in the House.
"The grassroots movement behind the Parents’ Rights Amendment continues to generate support throughout the United States," Hoekstra said....
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West Michigan Receives nearly $12 Million in Stimulus Money for Harbor Projects
Apr 28, 2009
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Four West Michigan communities will share $11.9 million in funding included in the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act for harbor projects.
"Ensuring safe and navigable harbors greatly contributes to economic development in many West Michigan communities," said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holla...
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Hoekstra Asks for Briefing Documents that Detail Congressional Discussions on Interrogation
Apr 27, 2009
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U.S. Rep Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, today released a letter to Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair requesting the detailed briefing notes kept by CIA of all congressional briefings on enhanced interrogation. Hoekstra also warned the adm...
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Hoekstra Congratulates Bill Van Regenmorter on Department of Justice Award
Apr 24, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today congratulated retired state legislator William Van Regenmorter of Hudsonville upon receiving the Ronald Wilson Reagan Public Policy Award from the U.S. Department of Justice at a ceremony today in Washington, D.C.
“Bill Van Regenmorter clearly advanced t...
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Local Unemployment Rates Increase in March
Apr 23, 2009
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Local unemployment rates continued to increase in March and the worldwide economy is expected to contract for the first time in 60 years, according to recent reports.
"West Michigan’s economy clearly does not exist in a vacuum," said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland. "States need the autonomy ...
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Hoekstra Introduces Automobile Tax Credit
Apr 23, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today introduced a bill that will provide tax credits for vehicles manufactured in the United States.
"Michigan is currently experiencing an economic crisis, and the lack of auto sales is significantly contributing to the situation," Hoekstra said. "Tax credit...
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Hoekstra: 'FDA Ruling allowing 17-year-old Girls Access to Abortion Drug Erodes Parents' Rights
Apr 23, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today said that the Food and Drug Administration’s ruling that would allow 17-year-old girls access to the "morning-after" emergency abortion drug Plan B over-the-counter without requiring a parents’ consent is a further erosion of parents’ rights.
"The FDA ru...
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Hoekstra Statement on the Retirement of Dick Haworth
Apr 22, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement after Haworth President Dick Haworth announced his retirement.
"Dick Haworth is an asset to Holland not only for the number of people for whom he created quality jobs, but also for his dedication to improving the community," Hoekstr...
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Muskegon Public Schools Receives $378,669 Federal Grant
Apr 22, 2009
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Muskegon Public Schools has received a grant of nearly $400,000 from the Department of Education to support counseling programs in targeted elementary schools.
"Schools that work with parents to address all of the students’ needs helps to create better opportunities for success in their academic...
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Pete's Poll on Automobiles
Apr 17, 2009
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Dear Friend:
I am writing to seek your feedback on the challenges facing the American automotive industry. The success of the Big 3 auto manufacturers is critical to the economic stability of Michigan and the Nation. Their current struggles have created some uncertainty regarding the future.
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