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Muskegon ISD Head Start Receives $441,681 Federal Grant
Sep 21, 2009
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The Muskegon Area Intermediate School District has received a $441,681 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to expand its Head Start program.
"The Head Start program at the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District helps children in need of assistance become ready for kind...
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Hoekstra Introduces Resolution Honoring Matt Urban with a U.S. Postal Stamp
Sep 18, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, introduced a congressional resolution (H.Con.Res.181) recommending that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) commemorate Lt. Col. Matt Urban – one of the most decorated soldier in World War II – on a USPS postage stamp.
"Lt. Col. Matt Urban reached legendary status for...
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Hoekstra Backs CIA Directors Call for End to Interrogation Probe
Sep 18, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement after seven previous CIA Directors who served presidents of both parties sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting him to reverse his attorney general’s decision to re-op...
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Hudsonville Native Begins Fall Internship with Rep. Pete Hoekstra
Sep 17, 2009
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Hudsonville native Kelly Miller has begun a fall semester internship in the Washington, D.C. office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland.
"Kelly’s efficiency and eagerness to assist my staff have already contributed to our efforts to effectively represent Michigan’s Second Congressional District,"...
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Hoekstra Statement on Constitution Day
Sep 17, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement on the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
"Government is expanding its reach and eliminating freedoms in ways that the Founding Fathers warned about. An engaged and informed citizenry is the only def...
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Shelby Native Begins Fall Internship with Rep. Pete Hoekstra
Sep 17, 2009
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Shelby native Alexandra Walborn will spend 15 weeks of the fall semester interning in the Washington, D.C. office of U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland.
"There are so many rich and rewarding experiences of interning in Washington D.C.," Hoekstra said. "I trust Alex will meet and exceed our expectat...
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Hoekstra Votes against Eliminating Free Market Competition in Higher Education Loans
Sep 17, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today voted against eliminating free market competition in the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
“The freedom to compete is why the United States is historically the most ambitious and productive country in the world,” Hoekstra said. “The quality of pr...
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Hoekstra Statement on the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Sep 11, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in commemoration of the 8th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001:
"It’s no accident that our homeland has not been attacked in the years since 9/11, nor has i...
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Hoekstra Reaction to President Obama's Address to Congress
Sep 9, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement after President Obama’s address to Congress on health care.
"The American people have voiced their thoughts and concerns at TEA parties and town halls all over America throughout August – they are concerned about a complete governme...
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Hoekstra: Administration Response to Guantanamo Bay Visit Raises Questions about Commitment to Transparency
Sep 8, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said the Obama administration’s response to his request to take Michigan lawmakers and media for an oversight and investigation visit to Guantanamo Bay showed that the administration is not serious in its alleg...
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