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May 25, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The men who wish to work for decent politics must work practically, and yet must not swerve from their devotion to a high ideal.” Theodore Roosevelt Forum July, 1894 To view past Teddy Twe…

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May 24, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Pfluger & Van Duyne Lay Out Vision for Border Security and Immigration Reform

For immediate release: May 24, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Pfluger & Van Duyne Lay Out Vision for Border Security and Immigration Reform “Security has to come first, but then the very next step has to be reform to assist these people.”   WASHINGTON, DC — This pa…

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May 21, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Newhouse & Kilmer Set Aside Partisanship to Serve Their Home State

For immediate release: May 21, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Newhouse & Kilmer Set Aside Partisanship to Serve Their Home State “I think that's what our Founding Fathers had in mind when they set up our form of government.”   WASHINGTON, DC — Dan Newhouse is a Rep…

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May 20, 2021 at 12:02 PM

“WINNING THE FUTURE” -- Latest Ripon Forum shines a light on Sen. Todd Young’s effort to strengthen America’s global competitiveness

  For immediate release: May 20, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   “WINNING THE FUTURE” Latest Ripon Forum shines a light on Senator Todd Young’s effort to strengthen America’s competitiveness around the world Plus, Governor Asa Hutchinson on the importance of trade to…

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May 18, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I believe with all my heart that the American people are fit for complete self-government.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Columbus, OH February 21, 1912 To view past Teddy Tweets, please cl…

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May 17, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Salazar Outlines Her Dignity Plan for Immigration Reform

For immediate release: May 17, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Salazar Outlines Her Dignity Plan for Immigration Reform   WASHINGTON, DC — With immigration reform in limbo and border security in doubt, The Ripon Society hosted a virtual discussion this past Thursday with …

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May 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

ICYMI: "Funds Flood Opportunity Zones As Program Faces Possible Rule Changes" -- from Bisnow

from Bisnow https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/opportunity-zones/prospective-tax-hikes-might-leave-ozs-as-last-bastion-of-cre-tax-breaks-108837   Funds Flood OZs As Program Faces Possible Rule Changes   by Dees Stribling May 11, 2021 The tax policy adjustments proposed by Pr…

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May 11, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We need absolute honesty in public life; and we shall not get it until we remember that truth-telling must go hand in hand with it.” Theodore Roosevelt Outlook May 12, 1900 To view past T…

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May 4, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In the long run, the man who makes a substantial contribution toward uplifting any part of the community has helped to uplift all of the community.” Theodore Roosevelt Preface to Booker T. Was…

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May 4, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Herrera Beutler Expresses Hope That Common Ground Can Be Found on Immigration Reform & Border Security

For immediate release: May 4, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Herrera Beutler Expresses Hope That Common Ground Can Be Found on Immigration Reform & Border Security “We have to recognize our country has been amazing in part because we're a melting pot.”   WASHINGTON…

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April 29, 2021 at 12:02 PM

A Conversation About Race in America

For immediate release: April 29, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   A Conversation About Race in America “When we talk about racial justice and racial equity, there is a new and important lens we have to look through.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society and the …

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April 27, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The one great reason for our having succeeded as no other people ever has, is to be found in that common sense which has enabled us to preserve the largest possible individual freedom.” Theodor…

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April 26, 2021 at 4:01 PM

ICYMI -- "Emmer: Vulnerable Democrats who vote to raise taxes will lose in 2022" - from The Hill

from The Hill https://thehill.com/homenews/house/550213-emmer-vulnerable-democrats-who-vote-to-raise-taxes-will-lose-in-2022   Emmer: Vulnerable Democrats who vote to raise taxes will lose in 2022   by Mychael Schnell April 25, 2021   Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), chair of the Nation…

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April 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Emmer Calls on Congress to Pass Abby Honold Act

For immediate release: April 26, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Emmer Calls on Congress to Pass Abby Honold Act “We need to reform our system for reporting and prosecuting assaults to the point where survivors feel safe coming forward.”   WASHINGTON, DC — Since his elect…

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April 20, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is none which compares in importance with the great central task of leaving this land even a better land for our descendants than it is for us.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Osawatomie, …

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April 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Bucshon & Spartz Remain Cautiously Optimistic that Common Ground Can Be Found on Infrastructure

For immediate release: April 19, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Bucshon & Spartz Remain Cautiously Optimistic that Common Ground Can Be Found on Infrastructure “I hope you're going to see people work in a bipartisan fashion on behalf of the American people, because …

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April 13, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Meyer Sees Opportunity for Bipartisan Cooperation if Majority Focuses on Policy, not Politics

For immediate release: April 13, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Meyer Sees Opportunity for Bipartisan Cooperation if Majority Focuses on Policy, not Politics “The Democrats have gotten pretty good at what's called a bait and switch.”   WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this …

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April 13, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The object of government is the welfare of the people.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Chicago April 10, 1899 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, Sui…

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April 12, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Rossi Discusses Prospects of Infrastructure Agreement & Other Issues Facing Congress This Year

For immediate release: April 12, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Rossi Discusses Prospects of Infrastructure Agreement & Other Issues Facing Congress This Year “We can get something that gets 60, 70, or 80 votes in the Senate, but only if they're willing to negotiat…

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April 6, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We should discourage driving property out of the state by unwise taxation, or levying a tax which is in effect largely a tax upon honesty.”  Theodore Roosevelt Annual message to the Legislature…

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March 30, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The first requisite for the welfare of any community is justice.”  Theodore Roosevelt Outlook February 25, 1911 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW,…

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March 27, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Lucas & Wallace Discuss Mars Perseverance Rover & U.S. Effort to Explore the Red Planet

For immediate release: March 27, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   “Dare Mighty Things... I think that's what this mission is all about.” Lucas & Wallace Discuss Mars Perseverance Rover & U.S. Effort to Explore the Red Planet   WASHINGTON, DC — With the Per…

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March 24, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "Ripon Society's founding documents in 1964 seem like they were written for today" - from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/columnists/lynn-schmidt/lynn-schmidt-ripon-societys-founding-documents-in-1964-seem-like-they-were-written-for-today/article_c77591aa-2eef-5884-8b0c-7cc6cb7ead94.html   Ripon Society's founding documents in 1964 se…

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March 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A strong and wise people will study its own failures no less than its triumphs, for there is wisdom to be learned from the study of both.”  Theodore Roosevelt Sixth Annual Message in Washington…

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March 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Stauber & Fischbach Point to Police Reform & Rural Development as Priorities for Congress to Address This Year

For immediate release: March 22, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Stauber & Fischbach Point to Police Reform & Rural Development as Priorities for Congress to Address This Year “We need to make sure people have the kind of quality of life that they want in small t…

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March 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Scott Touts Success of Opportunity Zones

For immediate release: March 19, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Scott Touts Success of Opportunity Zones “In 8,700 zones across 50 states and the District of Columbia, Americans are seeing a marked improvement in the quality of their lives.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon …

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March 18, 2021 at 12:02 PM

“We Need to Move Beyond Donald Trump” -- Latest Ripon Forum Looks at Road Ahead for Republicans & Some of the Solutions GOP Leaders are Putting Forward This Year

For immediate release: March 18, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   “We Need to Move Beyond Donald Trump” Latest Ripon Forum Looks at Road Ahead for Republicans & Some of the Solutions GOP Leaders are Putting Forward This Year   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Foru…

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March 17, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Rice & Mace Discuss Agenda in Congress & the Road Ahead for Republicans This Year

For immediate release: March 17, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Rice & Mace Discuss Agenda in Congress & the Road Ahead for Republicans This Year “We've got to find a way to be talking about the policy, not the person.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hoste…

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March 16, 2021 at 1:09 PM

McMorris Rodgers Lays Out Vision as Top Republican on Energy & Commerce

For immediate release: March 16, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   McMorris Rodgers Lays Out Vision as Top Republican on Energy & Commerce “My goal is to make sure that we're ushering in a new era of innovation.”   WASHINGTON, DC — With a new Congress beginning earlier…

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February 26, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Curtis & Moore Lay Out Their Approach to Lawmaking in the 117th Congress

For immediate release: February 26, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Curtis & Moore Lay Out Their Approach to Lawmaking in the 117th Congress “I stand firm on my conservative principles, but I believe in productivity over partisanship.” WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Soc…

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February 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “If as a nation we are split into warring camps, if we teach our citizens not to look upon one another as brothers but as enemies divided by the hatred of creed for creed, surely we shall fail.”  …

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February 18, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Ripon Society Holds Virtual Discussion with Senate GOP Chiefs of Staff

News from The Ripon Society February 18, 2021 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Holds Virtual Discussion with Senate GOP Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion yesterday afternoon with three Republican Chiefs of…

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February 16, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Valadao and Kim Underscore Need for a United and Diverse GOP

For immediate release: February 16, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Valadao and Kim Underscore Need for a United and Diverse GOP “Even though we're going through a turbulent time, I'm confident that we will get through this and become stronger than ever.” WASHINGTON, DC…

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February 16, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “No man is fit to hold the position of President of the United States at all unless as President he feels that he represents no party but the people as a whole.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Da…

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February 11, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Katko Leads Effort to Bridge Political Divide on Homeland Security

For immediate release: February 11, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Katko Leads Effort to Bridge Political Divide on Homeland Security “There's nothing more bipartisan than keeping our country safe.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks on Tuesday before a virtual meeting of The…

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February 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I would rather go out of politics feeling that I had done what was right than stay in with the approval of all men, knowing in my heart that I had acted as I ought not to.”  Theodore Roosevelt …

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February 3, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Brady Outlines His Priorities on Ways and Means for this Year

For immediate release: February 3, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Brady Outlines His Priorities on Ways and Means for this Year “We want more dollars in local economies and in the pocketbooks of American families, not in Washington.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this pa…

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February 2, 2021 at 2:02 PM

ICYMI: "Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise" - from The Syracuse Post-Standard

from The Syracuse Post-Standard https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2021/02/biden-republicans-each-have-good-reason-to-compromise-commentary.html   Opinion: Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise By Michael T. Hayes February 2, 2021   While blocking President Joe B…

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February 2, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In a government like ours, a man can accomplish anything only by acting in combination with others.”  Theodore Roosevelt Forum July, 1894 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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February 1, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Lucas and Bice Discuss Opportunities for Cooperation Despite a Divisive Political Landscape

For immediate release: February 1, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Lucas and Bice Discuss Opportunities for Cooperation Despite a Divisive Political Landscape “Instead of beating the drum for whatever the political message is of the day, we should focus on the things that …

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January 29, 2021 at 1:03 PM

ICYMI: "Biden’s untouchable climate ‘czars’ worry Congress" -- from The Washington Examiner

from The Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/bidens-untouchable-climate-czars-worry-congress   Biden’s untouchable climate ‘czars’ worry Congress by Paul Bedard January 28, 2021   President Biden’s decision to copy former President Barack O…

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January 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Capito Discusses EPW Committee Agenda & Effort to Break Political Logjam This Year

For immediate release: January 28, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Capito Discusses EPW Committee Agenda & Effort to Break Political Logjam This Year “If you're going to be part of the solution, you’ve got to work with the other side.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks on…

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January 27, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Reed and Murphy Lead Effort in Congress to Bridge Political Divide

For immediate release: January 27, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Reed and Murphy Lead Effort in Congress to Bridge Political Divide “The entire point of public service is to get things done.” WASHINGTON, DC — Though many Americans across the country stand divided afte…

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January 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "It is always easy for an individual or a party to make promises; the strain comes when the party or individual has to make them good."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Baltimore, MD, February 2…

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January 25, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Upton, McClain & Meijer Discuss Challenges Facing America & the Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation in the Coming Year

For immediate release: January 25, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Upton, McClain & Meijer Discuss Challenges Facing America & the Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation in the Coming Year “President Biden knows what the drill is. To get something done, he's going to n…

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January 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "In this country we must all stand together absolutely without regard to our several lines of descent, as Americans and nothing else."  Theodore Roosevelt Fear God and Take Your Own Part 191…

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January 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

ICYMI: "We must take a stand against the insurrectionists" -- from USA Today

  from USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/15/centrist-republicans-need-stand-up-against-insurrectionists-column/4157203001/   We must take a stand against the insurrectionists If you are a principled centrist or principled conservative, now is not the time …

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January 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country."  Theod…

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January 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "We believe with all our hearts in democracy; in the capacity of the people to govern themselves; and we are bound to succeed."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Saratoga, New York September 27, …

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December 23, 2020 at 10:02 PM

"Opinion: One poll federal lawmakers should note" -- from The Oklahoman

from The Oklahoman https://oklahoman.com/article/5678906/opinion-one-poll-federal-lawmakers-should-note   Opinion: One poll federal lawmakers should note   by THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL BOARD December 23, 2020   Christmas week began with news of a gift from Congress — roughly $900…

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