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  Ripon Media · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: Ripon Profile of Peter Meijer

from The Ripon Forum July 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/ripon-profile-of-peter-meijer/   Ripon Profile of Peter Meijer    Name: Peter Meijer Occupation: Representative for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District Previous positions held: I was an non-commission…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We must strive in good faith to play a great part in the world. We cannot avoid meeting great issues. All that we can determine for ourselves is whether we shall meet them well or ill.” Theodor…
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August 11, 2021 at 12:01 PM

ICYMI: "How the 21st Century Cures Act Paved the Way for the COVID-19 Vaccine" - by Fred Upton

from The Ripon Forum July 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/how-the-21st-century-cures-act-paved-the-way-for-the-covid-19-vaccine/   How the 21st Century Cures Act Paved the Way for the COVID-19 Vaccine   by FRED UPTON   Since last December, at the peak of one of …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Facility of cheap transportation is an essential in our modern civilization.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Memphis  October 4, 1907 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 11…
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August 6, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Weekend Read -- "Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years" - by Philip K. Howard

from The Ripon Forum July 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/democracy-vs-bureaucracy-the-most-important-battle-in-washington-over-the-next-four-years/   Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years   by PHILIP K. HOWARD   …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “No country will accomplish very much for the world at large unless it elevates itself.” Theodore Roosevelt The Bachelor of Arts  March, 1886 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
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July 30, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Reed & Arrington Assess Prospects for Infrastructure Agreement

For immediate release: July 30, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Reed & Arrington Assess Prospects for Infrastructure Agreement “I'm very optimistic that we'll get this $1.3 trillion deal done.”   WASHINGTON, DC – Two Republican leaders of the Ways & Means Committe…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Let us be true to our democratic ideal, not by the utterance of cheap platitudes, not by windy oratory, but by living our lives in such a manner as to show that democracy can be efficient.” The…
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Barr & Gonzalez Lead Effort to Stand Up to China

  For immediate release: July 26, 2021     Contact: [email protected]   Barr & Gonzalez Lead Effort to Stand Up to China “This is a totalitarian, communist regime that doesn't believe in human rights, doesn't believe in a democratic process, and will do anything …
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July 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

"Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years"

For release: July 26, 2021 Contact: (202) 216-1008  Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years Latest Ripon Forum looks at the need for government reform, with essays by Philip K. Howard, U.S. Sen. James Lankford, and others   …
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July 23, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Beckelman & Harley Discuss Efforts of House Modernization Committee

For immediate release: July 23, 2021   Contact: [email protected]   Beckelman & Harley Discuss Efforts of House Modernization Committee “People often ask what the power of the committee is, and the power of this committee is consensus.”   WASHINGTON, DC — On …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The good citizen must be a good citizen of his own country first before he can with advantage be a good citizen of the world at large.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech at the University of Berlin May…
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July 16, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Goeas Discusses GOP’s Future & Offers Up a Bit of Advice for Republicans on the Ballot Next Year

For immediate release: July 16, 2021   Contact: [email protected]   Goeas Discusses GOP’s Future & Offers Up a Bit of Advice for Republicans on the Ballot Next Year “Voters need to hear what we're for, not what we're against.”   WASHINGTON, DC — With Democrat…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We fight for our own rights. We fight for the rights of mankind... The free people who govern themselves are lined up against the governments which deny freedom to their people.” Theodore Roose…
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July 8, 2021 at 12:01 PM

ICYMI: "Legalizing Marijuana is a Threat to Public Health & Safety" - by Kevin Sabet

  from The Ripon Forum May 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/legalizing-marijuana-is-a-threat-to-public-health-safety/   Legalizing Marijuana is a Threat to Public Health & Safety   by KEVIN SABET   Marijuana legalization has been a hot topic of discussion in…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is no limit to the greatness of the future before America, before our beloved land.” Theodore Roosevelt The Great Adventure 1918 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Top Aide to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

News from The Ripon Society July 2, 2021 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Top Aide to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell WASHINGTON, DC — As lawmakers negotiate a possible infrastructure agreement and debate the…
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June 30, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "What Trade Means to My State" - by Asa Hutchinson

  from The Ripon Forum May 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/what-trade-means-to-my-state-3/   What Trade Means to My State   by ASA HUTCHINSON   With an increasing trade imbalance for the United States, our nation must open up more international markets for our …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It would be worse than folly on our part to ignore our need for intellectual leadership.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Berlin May 12, 1910 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
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June 25, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Young Leads Effort to Strengthen America’s Competitive Advantage Around the World

For immediate release: June 25, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Young Leads Effort to Strengthen America’s Competitive Advantage Around the World “This bill shifts America's posture from defense to offense when it comes to China.”   WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Todd Young …
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June 23, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Ripon in the news -- from The Hill

from The Hill https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/559415-eliminate-family-and-child-poverty-richard-nixon-may-help-in   Eliminate family and child poverty: Richard Nixon may help in today's debate   by John Roy Price June 21, 2021   Republican Sens. Mitt Romney (Uta…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Under our form of government, no man can accomplish anything by himself. He must work in combination with others.” Theodore Roosevelt Century Magazine January 1885 To view past Teddy Twee…
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June 21, 2021 at 12:02 PM

LaHood & Panetta Forge Bipartisan Alliance to Help America’s Hotel & Restaurant Workers

For immediate release: June 21, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   LaHood & Panetta Forge Bipartisan Alliance to Help America’s Hotel & Restaurant Workers “It's easy to be here in Washington and just see the differences that we have. But it takes work to find our si…
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 12:03 PM

ICYMI: "GOP aiming to make Biden a ‘half-term president'" -- from Politico

from POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/15/barrasso-gop-biden-494644   Sen. John Barrasso: GOP aiming to make Biden a ‘half-term president’   by Nick Niedzwiadek June 15, 2021   A member of Senate Republican leadership is vowing to make President Joe Biden a “one-hal…
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June 15, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Ripon in the news – from Fox News

from Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/politics/barrasso-joe-biden-one-half-term-president-2022   Sen. Barrasso says he wants 'to make Joe Biden a one-half-term president'   by Morgan Phillips June 15, 2021   Senate Republican Chair John Barrasso says he's determined to make Pres…
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June 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Barrasso Critiques Senate Democrats’ Agenda

For immediate release: June 15, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Barrasso Critiques Senate Democrats’ Agenda “They're going to try to go as far left as they can on everything.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Thursday with the …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The United States of America has not the option as to whether it will or will not play a great part in the world. It must play a great part.” Theodore Roosevelt Outlook April 1, 1911 To vi…
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June 9, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Ripon in the news -- from CNBC

from CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/08/senate-takes-on-china-with-bipartisan-manufacturing-bill.html   The Senate is set to pass a massive bipartisan tech and manufacturing bill that takes on China   by Thomas Franck June 8, 2021   The Senate is set this week to pass one of t…
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "Getting the U.S.-EU Trade Relationship Back on Track" - by Clete Willems

  from The Ripon Forum May 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/getting-the-u-s-eu-trade-relationship-back-on-track/   Getting the U.S.-EU Trade Relationship Back on Track   by CLETE WILLEMS   President Biden’s decision to include Europe in his first Presidential tr…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In popular government results worth having can only be achieved by men who combine worthy ideals with practical good sense.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Cambridge, MA February 23, 1907 To…
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Weekend Read: "Strengthening Global Supply Chains in the Wake of COVID-19" -- from the latest Ripon Forum

  from The Ripon Forum May 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/strengthening-global-supply-chains-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/   Strengthening Global Supply Chains in the Wake of COVID-19   by NICK VYAS   Over the past three decades, corporate America and much of weste…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I honor beyond measure those who do their full duty.” Theodore Roosevelt Letter, Oyster Bay, New York July 19, 1903 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, …
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May 28, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Suozzi & Garbarino Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ease State and Local Tax Burden on Working Americans

For immediate release: May 28, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   Suozzi & Garbarino Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ease State and Local Tax Burden on Working Americans “This is about helping the middle class.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The bipartisan leaders of a new congressiona…
  Ripon Media · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 3:59 PM

ICYMI: "Winning the Future" - by Todd Young

  from The Ripon Forum May 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/winning-the-future/   Winning the Future   by TODD YOUNG   Throughout the last century, the United States has led the world as a result of our scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and, ult…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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 …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
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 …