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West Michigan Receives Nearly $1 Million in Emergency Food and Shelter Funds
Dec 22, 2005
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Eleven West Michigan counties will receive a combined total of nearly $1 million in emergency food and shelter funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced today. “A warm meal and shelter for those in need ...
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Hoekstra Votes to Reduce the Budget Deficit
Dec 19, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted for legislation that reforms several entitlement programs to produce savings that will help to reduce the federal budget deficit. “We have been successful in reducing spending on non-defense and non-entitlement programs, but entitlement spending contin...
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Hoekstra Votes to Encourage Stem Cell Research on Umbilical Cord Blood
Dec 17, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted for legislation that encourages adult stem cell research and treatment using blood from umbilical cords, which does not require the destruction of human embryos. “Every human life is a precious gift from God that should not be destroyed at any stage of...
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House Passes Legislation to Tighten Borders, Enhance Enforcement of Immigration Laws
Dec 16, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted for legislation designed to prevent illegal immigration by controlling U.S. borders and holding lawbreakers accountable. “The United States represents a beacon of hope and opportunity in the world,” said Hoekstra, who immigrated to the United States wi...
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Hoekstra Comments on Iraq Election
Dec 15, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today issued the following statement following the closing of polls for the Iraq election. Iraqi voters earlier today finished selecting the 275 individuals who will serve four-year terms as members of the national Council of Representatives, which will select a n...
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Hoekstra Nominates 11 Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
Dec 15, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has nominated 11 West Michigan students to be considered for acceptance into the 2010 class of the U.S. Military, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine academies. “I extend my congratulations to those who advanced in the nomination process, and I commend every stude...
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Missouri Congressman Delivers on Friendly Wager
Dec 15, 2005
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Sporting a Grand Valley State University hat and championship T-shirt, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Thursday delivered on a friendly wager placed between him and U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, over the outcome of the 2005 NCAA Division II national championship football game. The GVSU La...
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Hoekstra Votes to Protect Pensions
Dec 15, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted to pass comprehensive legislation that strengthens employer-based pension rules. It is a bill supported by both labor and employer groups. “The workforce environment has changed drastically over the past few decades, but the law has not,” Hoekstra said...
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New American Citizens to Take Oath at Holland Naturalization Ceremony
Dec 13, 2005
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The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, will host a naturalization ceremony in which 335 immigrants from 68 countries will become U.S. citizens. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, at the Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth St. Members of the public are invited to attend...
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Hoekstra Congratulates Grand Valley on Winning National Championship Titles
Dec 10, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, congratulated Grand Valley State University for winning the 2005 NCAA Division II football championship game on Saturday against the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats and the 2005 NCAA Division II volleyball championship game a week earlier against the ...
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