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House Bill Includes Funding to Combat Agricultural Diseases
Oct 7, 2009
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The House passed an annual agricultural appropriations bill today that contains $346,000 for research on combating Phytophthora capsici and $346,000 for Apple Fire Blight.
"Phytophthora and Apple Fire Blight pose major threats to one of the largest components of Michigan’s economy," said U.S. Rep...
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House Bill Includes Funding to Combat Agricultural Diseases
Jul 9, 2009
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The House today passed an annual agricultural appropriations bill that contains $346,000 for research on combating Phytophthora capsici, a non-native fungal-like pathogen that lives in soil and causes plants to rot, and $346,000 on research to combat the Apple Fire Blight pathogen.
"Phytophthora...
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Hoekstra Votes against National Energy Tax, Massive New Bureaucracy
Jun 26, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted against a massive increase in bureaucracy and taxes on energy that would further increase Michigan’s current economic hardship.
“The massive national energy tax – better known as ‘cap and trade’ – will have little to no impact on climate change, bu...
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Pete's Perspective: Omnibus Lands Bill
Mar 25, 2009
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Protecting the environment and the resources that help to sustain its natural beauty is an important priority. However, the public should be provided with reasonable access to such resources for its enjoyment.
For the second time in 2009 Congress considered the Omnibus Public Land Management Act....
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Hoekstra Responds to President Obama’s Address to Congress
Feb 24, 2009
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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...
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Hoekstra Votes for the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act
May 14, 2008
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted in support of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, which provides support for West Michigan’s specialty crop farmers.
“Specialty crop agriculture is a major driver of West Michigan’s economy,” Hoekstra said. “Supporting farming is an investment ...
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USDA to Purchase up to 8.1 Million Pounds of Red Tart Cherries
Jan 8, 2008
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it intends to purchase up to 8.1 million pounds of surplus red tart cherries for child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs.
“The announcement brings the total amount of cherries purchased by the USDA to more than 43...
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Crystal Township Receives $78,000 Federal Loan to Cover Local Cost of Fire Tanker
Dec 12, 2007
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Crystal Township in Oceana County has received a $78,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program to cover the local match of a $168,000 fire pumper/tanker. “Protecting rural communities presents a unique challenge because of the wide distribution of homes throug...
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Hoekstra Office Holds Workshop on Federal Grants for Public Safety and Protection
Nov 13, 2007
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The office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Nov. 30 will host a workshop in Muskegon to provide nonprofit public safety organizations and shelters located in Michigan’s Second Congressional District with information on applying for federal grants. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p...
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Hoekstra Votes against Peru Trade Agreement
Nov 8, 2007
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted against a trade agreement with Peru because it would disadvantage the United States, including failing to fix problems in past agreements that have negatively impacted the U.S. asparagus industry. “U.S. trade policy should promote mirror trade agreemen...
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