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January 18, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It is the doer of deeds who actually counts in the battle for life, and not the man who looks on and says how the fight ought to be fought.” Atlantic Monthly August 1894 To view past Tedd…

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January 13, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Upton Talks About the Impact of the Omicron Variant on Michigan and the Effort He is Leading to Craft a Follow-up to the 21st Century Cures Act

For immediate release: January 13, 2021      Contact: [email protected]   “Our hospitals are under an enormous strain.” Upton Talks About the Impact of the Omicron Variant on Michigan and the Effort He is Leading to Craft a Follow-up to the 21st Century Cures Act   WASHINGT…

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January 12, 2022 at 5:06 PM

ICYMI: "Members of Congress need to show up for work" -- by U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, from the Cedar Rapids Gazette

from the Cedar Rapids Gazette https://www.thegazette.com/guest-columnists/u-s-rep-ashley-hinson-members-of-congress-need-to-show-up-for-work/   Members of Congress need to show up for work By Ashley Hinson January 10, 2022   In If you have turned on the news at any point over t…

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January 11, 2022 at 5:02 PM

ICYMI -- "A View from the Front Lines: The Battle for the House 2022" - by Parker Poling

from The Ripon Forum December 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/a-view-from-the-front-lines-the-battle-for-the-house/   A View from the Front Lines: The Battle for the House 2022   by PARKER POLING   In the 2020 election cycle, no one gave House Republicans muc…

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January 11, 2022 at 12:05 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Our relations with the other powers of the world are important; but still more important are our relations among ourselves.” Inaugural Address March 4, 1905 To view past Teddy Tweets, pl…

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January 10, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Young Expresses Optimism About GOP Prospects in the Year Ahead

For immediate release: January 10, 2022      Contact: [email protected]   Young Expresses Optimism About GOP Prospects in the Year Ahead “We have an opportunity as Republicans to be the go-to party of practical solutions.”   WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks this past Thursda…

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January 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The poorest of all emotions for any American citizen to feel is the emotion of hatred toward his fellows.” Speech in Oyster Bay, NY July 4, 1906 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click …

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December 29, 2021 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "Hinson fights proxy voting" -- from the Dubuque Telegraph Herald

from the Telegraph Herald https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/politics/article_11fbe2a6-a8fd-5523-befa-1d74be0edc95.html   Politics: Hinson fights proxy voting By Benjamin Fisher December 26, 2021   In U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, has spent a great deal of time in the clos…

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December 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: Ripon Profile of Jaime Herrera Beutler

from The Ripon Forum December 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/ripon-profile-of-jaime-herrera-beutler/   Ripon Profile of Jaime Herrera Beutler    Name: Jaime Herrera Beutler Occupation: Representative for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District Favorite holida…

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December 21, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I wonder whether there ever can come in life a thrill of greater exaltation and rapture than that which comes to one between the ages of say six and fourteen, when the library door is thrown open…

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December 20, 2021 at 1:04 PM

ICYMI: "House’s proxy voting allows Democrats to keep tiny majority in charge" -- from the New York Post

from the New York Post https://nypost.com/2021/12/19/house-allows-proxy-voting-democrat-lead/   House’s proxy voting allows Democrats to keep tiny majority in charge By Post Editorial Board December 19, 2021 In the name of COVID safety, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi h…

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December 16, 2021 at 1:03 PM

ICYMI -- "The Absentee Congress: Unchecked Proxy Voting in the House of Representatives"

from The Ripon Forum December 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/the-absentee-congress/   The Absentee Congress Unchecked Proxy Voting in the House of Representatives   by STEPHEN JACKSON & KYLE CHANCE   Proxy voting gives Members of Congress the ability to designate o…

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December 15, 2021 at 1:02 PM

“THE VIRGINIA BLUEPRINT” - Ripon Forum Examines Glenn Youngkin’s Victory & What It Means for the GOP

For release: December 15, 2021 Contact: [email protected] “THE VIRGINIA BLUEPRINT” Ripon Forum Examines Glenn Youngkin’s Victory & What It Means for the GOP Also, a look at the Battle for the House & Senate, and an in-depth report on unchecked proxy voting in the 1…

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December 14, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Service is the true test by which a man’s worth should be judged.” Outlook, March 20, 1909 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 550 * Washin…

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December 10, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 10th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon

For immediate release: December 10, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 10th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon “You have all had an undeniable role in keeping Congress functioning, and for that we owe …

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December 8, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Goeas Predicts GOP Takeover of the House in 2022 – and Possibly the Senate

For immediate release: December 8, 2021    Contact: [email protected]    Goeas Predicts GOP Takeover of the House in 2022 – and Possibly the Senate “The country is ready for Republicans to come forward -- not to tell them what we're against, but to tell them what we're for.…

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December 7, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Ripon Society National Survey finds that GOP has a clear advantage on the issues, but neither party has a majority of the electorate’s trust

For immediate release: December 7, 2021    Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Society Releases Results of 6th Annual National Survey Poll finds that GOP has a clear advantage on the issues, but neither party has a majority of the electorate’s trust   WASHINGTON, DC - With R…

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December 7, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Indignation is useless if it exhausts itself in words instead of taking shape in deeds.” Letter to Samuel T. Dutton, November 24, 1915 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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December 2, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Walorski Pushes Plan to Provide Americans with Paid Family Leave and Affordable Child Care

For immediate release: December 2, 2021    Contact: [email protected]   Walorski Pushes Plan to Provide Americans with Paid Family Leave and Affordable Child Care “People want better ways to work.  They want paid time off and more flexible schedules. What they don't want ar…

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November 30, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Public welfare depends upon general public prosperity, and the reformer whose reforms interfere with the general prosperity will accomplish little.” The Outlook, November 18, 1914 To vie…

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November 23, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “My fellow-citizens, no people on earth have more cause to be thankful than ours.” Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1905 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th S…

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November 22, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Pierce, Portman, and Brady Underscore the Need for a New Free Trade Agreement Between the U.S. & U.K.

For immediate release: November 22, 2021     Contact: [email protected]   Pierce, Portman, and Brady Underscore the Need for a New Free Trade Agreement Between the U.S. & U.K. “We need to be out there shaping the rules, opening the markets, and leveling the playing fiel…

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November 16, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I thoroughly believe that success – the real success – does not depend upon the position you hold, but upon how you carry yourself in that position.” University of Cambridge, England, May 26, 1…

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November 11, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Ripon Society Hosts Luncheon Discussion with Geoff Antell, Chief of Staff to the Senate Republican Whip

News from The Ripon Society November 11, 2021 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Hosts Luncheon Discussion with Geoff Antell, Chief of Staff to the Senate Republican Whip WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoo…

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November 9, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The only practical politics is honest politics.” At Trinity Methodist Church, Newburgh, NY, February 28, 1900 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, S…

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November 8, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Ripon Forum Publishes 3rd Annual Veterans Day Special Edition

For release: November 8, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Forum Publishes 3rd Annual Veterans Day Special Edition With essays by U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan & Jerry Moran, and U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales, Chrissy Houlahan, Van Taylor, Brad Wenstrup & Mike B…

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November 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Emmer Discusses Lessons of Virginia and GOP Message Heading into the Mid-Terms Next Year

For immediate release: November 5, 2021    Contact: [email protected]   “If you’re not paying attention to 200 parents showing up at a Loudoun school board meeting, you’re not paying attention.” Emmer Discusses Lessons of Virginia and GOP Message Heading into the Mid-Terms …

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November 2, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” Speech in Denver, CO, August 19, 1910…

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October 29, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Blunt Critiques Democrats’ $1.75 Spending Bill to Expand the Welfare State

For immediate release: October 29, 2021    Contact: [email protected]   “I think they've got a real problem. They’ve tried to do way too much.” Blunt Critiques Democrats’ $1.75 Spending Bill to Expand the Welfare State   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) appeared …

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October 26, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life; I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” Speech in Des Moines, IA, November 4, 1910 …

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October 25, 2021 at 12:02 PM

LaHood & Krishnamoorthi Spearhead Bipartisan Effort to Confront Chinese Threat

For immediate release: October 25, 2021    Contact: [email protected]   LaHood & Krishnamoorthi Spearhead Bipartisan Effort to Confront Chinese Threat “They don’t respect anything but strength, and they think we're weak.”   WASHINGTON, DC – Darin LaHood is a Republican …

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October 22, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Wenstrup Discusses His Efforts to Improve Health Care for Americans

For immediate release: October 22, 2021      Contact: [email protected]   Wenstrup Discusses His Efforts to Improve Health Care for Americans “We’re trying to modernize and personalize medicine and create a healthier America.”   WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a din…

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October 19, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The division between the worthy and the unworthy citizen must be drawn on conduct and character and not wealth or poverty.” Outlook, March 25, 1911 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click…

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October 13, 2021 at 4:03 PM

2021 Roosevelt Leadership Awards Presented to Rodney Davis, John Katko & Tom Rice

News from The Ripon Society & Franklin Center October 13, 2021 _____________________________________   2021 Roosevelt Leadership Awards Presented to Rodney Davis, John Katko & Tom Rice WASHINGTON, DC – At a dinner this past Thursday evening in Charlottesville, …

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October 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.” Outlook, March 31, 1900 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW,…

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October 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “No nation ever amounted to anything if it did not have within its soul the power of fealty to a lofty ideal.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Berkeley, CA, 1913 To view past Teddy Tweets, ple…

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October 4, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Graves & Curtis Underscore the Need to Provide Conservative Solutions to Climate Change

For immediate release: October 4, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Graves & Curtis Underscore the Need to Provide Conservative Solutions to Climate Change “I don't see any scenario where the climate doesn't continue to raise in profile, importance, and urgency.”   WASH…

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September 28, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is much less need of genius or of any special brilliancy in the administration of our government than there is need of such homely virtues and qualities as common sense, honesty, and courag…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Upton & Dingell Talk About the Need for Health Care Reform in the United States

For immediate release: September 24, 2021     Contact: [email protected]   “You do not know how broken the system is until you're in it.” Upton & Dingell Talk About the Need for Health Care Reform in the United States   WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (R/MI-6) an…

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September 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Captain Sully Sullenberger Headlines Bipartisan Senior Staff Symposium at Mount Vernon

For release: September 22, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Captain Sully Sullenberger Headlines Bipartisan Senior Staff Symposium at Mount Vernon Daylong event also featured breakout sessions led by American University’s School of Public Affairs   WASHINGTON, DC — The Rip…

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September 21, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In international affairs this country should behave toward other nations exactly as an honorable private citizen behaves toward other private citizens.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Chicago, Au…

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September 15, 2021 at 12:03 PM

ICYMI: "From Unity After 9/11 to the Threat of Homegrown Terror Today" -- by Javed Ali

from The Ripon Forum September 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/from-unity-after-9-11-to-the-threat-of-homegrown-terror-today/   From Unity After 9/11 to the Threat of Homegrown Terror Today   by JAVED ALI   With America marking the 20th anniversary of the tragic events on…

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September 14, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Let us make it evident that we intend to do justice. Then let us make it equally evident that we will not tolerate injustice being done to us in return.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech at Minnesota …

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September 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

ICYMI: "We Need to Be Unified Against All Threats, Both Foreign and Domestic" -- by Michael Chertoff

   from The Ripon Forum September 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/we-need-to-be-unified-against-all-threats-both-foreign-and-domestic/   We Need to Be Unified Against All Threats, Both Foreign and Domestic   by MICHAEL CHERTOFF   On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists execut…

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September 10, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "A MEETING TO REMEMBER" - from the latest Ripon Forum

from The Ripon Forum September 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/a-meeting-to-remember/   A MEETING TO REMEMBER On September 11, 2001, 10 members of Congress joined Donald Rumsfeld for breakfast in his private dining room at the Pentagon. This is their story.   by LOU ZICKA…

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September 9, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Latest Ripon Forum Looks at the Lessons of 9/11

For release: September 9, 2021 Contact: (202) 216-1008  LATEST RIPON FORUM LOOKS AT THE LESSONS OF 9/11 With essays by Jim Inhofe, Michael McCaul, Joni Ernst, Ann Wagner, Andrew Garbarino & Michael Chertoff Plus, “A Meeting to Remember” with Donald Rumsfeld the morning of …

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September 7, 2021 at 12:49 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The one vital factor in the permanent prosperity of the country is the high individual character of the average American worker.” Theodore Roosevelt Annual Message, Washington, DC, December 5, …

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August 31, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We must see that this nation stands for strength and honesty both at home and abroad.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Colorado Springs, CO,  1901 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here…

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August 25, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "To Eliminate Government Waste, Shine a Light on the Bureaucracy" - by James Lankford

from The Ripon Forum July 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/to-eliminate-government-waste-shine-a-light-on-the-bureaucracy/   To Eliminate Government Waste, Shine a Light on the Bureaucracy   by JAMES LANKFORD   The federal government is an expert at spending other…

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August 24, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Prosperity can never be created by law alone, although it is easy enough to destroy it by mischievous laws.” Theodore Roosevelt First annual message, Washington DC,  December 3, 1901 To vi…

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