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Hoekstra Statement on April Employment Report
May 8, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement after the April employment report released by the U.S. Department of Labor showed that unemployment increased to 8.9 percent and that the economy lost 539,000 jobs.
"That unemployment continues to increase demonstrates that Washingt...
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Hoekstra Statement on April Employment Report
May 8, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement after the April employment report released by the U.S. Department of Labor showed that unemployment increased to 8.9 percent and that the economy lost 539,000 jobs.
"That unemployment continues to increase demonstrates that Washi...
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Pete’s Perspective on the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights
May 5, 2009
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As access to credit cards has increased, so have demands for the credit card industry to reform many of its practices. Without so much as a warning, responsible consumers across the nation are experiencing the issue firsthand through interest rate hikes and excessive fees.
In response to such pr...
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Hoekstra Statement on Chrysler Bankruptcy Announcement
Apr 30, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement today upon Chrysler announcing that is entering into bankruptcy.
"Chrysler’s bankruptcy will have a ripple effect throughout Michigan and the U.S., impacting thousands of employees, shareholders, suppliers and dealerships. I hope...
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Pete’s Perspective: Asparagus Industry Still Feeling Effects of Poor Government Policy
Apr 27, 2009
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Michigan asparagus growers continue to be economically injured as a result of the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) and the newly enacted Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA).
Originally intended to provide Peruvian coca leaf and opium drug growers with an alternative crop in the hope of stem...
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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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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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Hoekstra Applauds Texas Gov. Perry on Affirming State’s Rights
Apr 15, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement on Texas Governor Rick Perry’s endorsement of House Concurrent Resolution 50 in the Texas legislature that would reaffirm Texas sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government:
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Pete’s Perspective on Taxpayer Tea Parties
Apr 15, 2009
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In recent days, individuals across Michigan and the nation have been contacting my office regarding today’s “Taxpayer Tea Parties.” The goal of these events is to demonstrate outrage over the massive amounts of spending and tax increases being forced on the American taxpayer by current leadership in...
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