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  • Hoekstra Asks the Director of National Intelligence to Investigate DHS Report
    Apr 16, 2009  - U.S. Rep Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, asked the DNI Ombudsman to investigate the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis report on “rightwing extremism” for evidence of unsubstantiated conclusions and political bias. “This report has significant... More
  • Hoekstra Statement on Administration Strategy for Afghanistan
    Mar 27, 2009  - U.S. Rep Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement regarding the administration’s strategy for Afghanistan: “The plan unveiled today is an evolution of the existing strategy that puts more emphasis on civil reconstruction and t... More
  • Office of Rep. Hoekstra, VFW Post 446 to Help Veterans Secure Medals
    Mar 16, 2009  - The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, and VFW Post 446 will host an event in Muskegon 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 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Marc... More
  • Hoekstra Responds to President Obama’s Address to Congress
    Feb 24, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today issued the following statement upon the conclusion of President Barack Obama’s address to a bicameral session of Congress. “President Obama continues to make history with his first-ever address before a joint session of Congress. He outlined the great ch... More
  • 5 Gitmo Showstoppers
    Feb 20, 2009  - There is a disturbing similarity between President Obama’s cabinet nominees who "forgot" to pay their Federal income taxes and the President’s Executive Order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in one year: they are all decisions made hastily and without proper vetting and forethought. ... More
  • Hoekstra Comments on Iraq after 11th Visit
    Feb 11, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has returned from Iraq after his 11th visit to receive firsthand operational assessments after it held its most recent successful democratic elections. He also visited Afghanistan. “Iraq appeared calmer and relatively more stable than on previous visits,” said... More
  • Veterans Affairs to Open Clinic in Wexford
    Dec 4, 2008  - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it intends to establish an outpatient clinic in Wexford County, which is expected to open in 2010. “The men and women in the Armed Services have honorably fought for the freedoms that we enjoy,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland. “Local... More
  • Office of Congressman Hoekstra to Host Event on Helping Veterans Secure Medals
    Nov 21, 2008  - 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... More
  • Hoekstra to Present Several Area Veterans with Medals in Front of the USS LST 393
    Aug 21, 2008  - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Aug. 23, at 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. will present medals to a number of area veterans in front of the USS Landing Ship Tank 393 at the Mart Dock, located off Shoreline Drive at 560 Mart St. (directly behind the L.C. Walker Arena). The USS LST 393 is one of only t... More
  • Hoekstra Votes for Bill Supporting Troops, Veterans Education Benefits, Unemployment Insurance
    Jun 19, 2008  - U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted for a bill that supports the troops without arbitrary timelines for withdrawal from the battlefield, modernizes veterans educational benefits and extends unemployment insurance. “I have long advocated that members of the Armed Forces should have th... More