Rep. Peter Hoekstra

Republican  •  2nd District, Michigan  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
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02/03/07
US Intel Report: Iraq Spiraling Down

Peter Hoekstra, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee. "It also makes clear that we cannot just pull our forces out as if that decision can ...

Source: cbs4denver.com, CO
02/04/07
Iraq spiraling downward, US says in sobering intelligence report

Peter Hoekstra, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee. The report comes as the administration grows more worried about the role of Iran in ...

Source: Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY
02/07/07
Iran Nuclear: Weapons or Energy

Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.). The IAEA took the extraordinary step of addressing a written response to Mr Hoekstra, a copy of which was hand-delivered to ...

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02/09/07
From The Wonderful Folks Who Brought You Iraq

More than a year later, in August 2006, Peter Hoekstra released a House-intelligence-committee report titled "Recognizing Iran as a Strategic Threat: An ...

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02/11/07
How to be heard

Peter Hoekstra, R-Holland; 225-4401; 2234 Rayburn, Washington, DC 20515. Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint; 225-3611; 2107 Rayburn, Washington, DC 20515. ...

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02/11/07
Costly NSA initiative has a shaky takeoff

Peter Hoekstra, the House Intelligence Committee's top Republican: "If [the NSA is] lagging in technology, it's basically out of business." ...

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02/11/07
Glenn concerned about McCain, others – not merely Romney

Peter Hoekstra of Holland and Joe Knollenberg of Oakland County. Romney also is scheduled to address the Republican state convention. ...

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02/13/07
Debate pits parties: Democrats challenge president's war policy

Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., and John Shadegg, R-Ariz., encouraged legislators to avoid discussing the resolution and focus instead on a wider war against ...

Source: Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC
02/14/07
Glitches plague NSA's effort to track terrorists online

Peter Hoekstra, the House Intelligence Committee's top Republican: "If (the NSA is) lagging in technology, it's basically out of business." ...

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02/14/07
Hoekstra to House: It's not just about Iraq

Peter Hoekstra, of Holland, and John Shadegg, of Arizona, are rallying House Republicans against a resolution opposing President Bush's plan for more US ...

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02/14/07
Washington Sketch

Peter Hoekstra (Mich.) and John Shadegg (Ariz.) wrote to colleagues in a letter intercepted by Democrats. "This debate should not even be about the Iraq war ...

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02/14/07
Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Iraq

At a news conference, Boehner began tearing up as he listened to Rep. Sam Johnson describe his experience as a prisoner of war for seven years in Vietnam. ...

Source: Examiner.com
02/14/07
Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Iraq

Peter Hoekstra, R-Michigan, and John Shadegg, R-Arizona, said in a letter to their GOP colleagues. "Rather, the debate must be about the global threat of ...

Source: WRAL.com, NC
02/14/07
Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Iraq

"It sends a message of no confidence and no support to our troops in the field, weakening their morale while encouraging and emboldening the enemy," Rep. ...

Source: Forbes, NY
02/15/07
Craig Crawford’s Trail Mix: Bring Back the Phone Tree

John Shadegg of Arizona and Peter Hoekstra of Michigan. In a letter to House Republicans, they revealed GOP thinking behind efforts to thwart a debate on ...

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02/15/07
MSNBC "TUCKER" INTERVIEW WITH REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX ...

PETER HOEKSTRA (R-MI): (From videotape.) Do any of us really believe that the resolution in front of us today is a serious piece of legislation? ...

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02/15/07
House Debates Iraq Surge As Their Popularity Drops

The New York Times reports “two Republicans, John Shadegg of Arizona and Peter Hoekstra of Michigan, instructed their colleagues to make the debate about ...

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02/16/07
House Debates Iraq Surge as Their Popularity Drops. Is Non-binding ...

The New York Times reports “two Republicans, John Shadegg of Arizona and Peter Hoekstra of Michigan, instructed their colleagues to make the debate about ...

Source: Al-Jazeerah.info, GA
02/19/07
Iran: a Chronology of Disinformation

... a strategic threat to the US In a rare move, the IAEA denounced the report in a letter September 13 to committee chairman Peter Hoekstra (R-Michigan). ...

Source: Alarab online, UK
02/19/07
Great Lakes forum in Muskegon Tuesday

Peter Hoekstra, R-Holland, will be in attendance to provide remarks on federal programs and the importance of local leadership in West Michigan for ...

Source: Grand Haven Tribune, MI
02/23/07
Hoekstra takes aim at No Child Left Behind laws

HOLLAND -- In the past five years, federal regulations have eroded the role of local communities in K-12 education, according to US Rep. Peter Hoekstra. ...

Source: The Grand Rapids Press, MI
03/01/07
Congress : Senators Levin, Stabenow Introduce Bill to End Federal ...

A similar measure passed the House of Representatives by a 362-57 vote in the 109th Congress. Rep. Peter Hoekstra is expected to reintroduce the House bill ...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
03/02/07
Inside Politics

Peter Hoekstra, Michigan Republican, said yesterday he will advance a bill that will let states opt out of President Bush's No Child Left Behind education ...

Source: Washington Times, DC
03/03/07
The Talk Shows

Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and Charles B. Rangel (DN.Y.). THIS WEEK (ABC, WJLA), 10 am: Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr.; and Sens. ...

Source: Washington Post, DC
03/04/07
Senators Vow Quick Action on Walter Reed

Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., called it an "appalling situation. Hopefully they're putting in place the leadership that will make sure that our troops get ...

Source: FOX News
03/04/07
Senators Vow Quick Action On Walter Reed

Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., called it an ``appalling situation. Hopefully they're putting in place the leadership that will make sure that our troops get ...

Source: Guardian Unlimited, UK
03/04/07
Senators Vow Quick Action on Walter Reed

Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., called it an "appalling situation. Hopefully they're putting in place the leadership that will make sure that our troops get ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle, CA
03/04/07
Senators vow quick action on Walter Reed

Peter Hoekstra (, , ), R-Mich., called it an "appalling situation. Hopefully they‘re putting in place the leadership that will make sure that our troops get ...

Source: Jordan Falls News, IA
03/04/07
"Crack down on Al Qaeda now, or let US do it", Musharraf told

Peter Hoekstra, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, agreed that the tribal region was a "growing threat", but he cautioned that a ...

Source: Zee News, India
03/04/07
Lawmakers: Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida

California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein (FYN'-styn) and Michigan Republican Congressman Peter Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) also said on "Fox News Sunday" ...

Source: KTVO, MO

Official website: http://hoekstra.house.gov/
Address:
2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4401
Fax: 202-226-0779

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