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May 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Energy & Commerce Committee GOP Staff Director Nate Hodson

  News from The Ripon Society May 11, 2022 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Energy & Commerce Committee GOP Staff Director Nate Hodson   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion this past Monda…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Our cause is the cause of justice for all in the interest of all.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in Chicago, IL, June 17, 1912 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th…
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May 5, 2022 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "AMERICAN REBOOT" - A Conversation with Will Hurd

from The Ripon Forum May 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/american-reboot/   “AMERICAN REBOOT” A Conversation with Will Hurd   Will Hurd has had a fascinating career. A former cybersecurity executive, undercover officer with the CIA, and U.S. Congressman represen…
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May 3, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Rice & Daly Talk About the Importance of the Arts in America — Especially Over the Past Two Years

  For immediate release: May 3, 2022 Contact: [email protected]   Rice & Daly Talk About the Importance of the Arts in America — Especially Over the Past Two Years ”Your industry kept this country sane.”   WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this past Friday before a luncheon m…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “War is a dreadful thing and unjust war is a crime against humanity.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
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May 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM

AMERICA’S CRIME CRISIS: Latest Ripon Forum Examines Rising Violence in Our Country - with essays by Pete Stauber, Jason Miyares, Hannah Meyers & others

For immediate release: May 2, 2022 Contact: [email protected]   “AMERICA’S CRIME CRISIS” Latest Ripon Forum Examines Rising Violence and the Need to Increase Public Safety With essays by Pete Stauber, Jason Miyares, Hannah Meyers & others   WASHINGTON, DC --…
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April 26, 2022 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: "Once challenged by House Republicans, proxy voting becomes tool for both parties" -- from CBS News

from CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/proxy-voting-covid-house-republicans-democrats/   Once challenged by House Republicans, proxy voting becomes tool for both parties By Melissa Quinn & Scott MacFarlane April 25, 2022   Washington — On a Tuesday afternoon in early Fe…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The performance of duty, and not an indulgence in vapid ease and vapid pleasure, is all that makes life worth while.”   Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography, 1913 To view past Teddy Tweets…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “You cannot have honesty in public life unless the average citizen demands honesty in public life.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in Chicago, IL, September 8, 1910 To view past Teddy Tweets, …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Good weapons are necessary, but if you put the best weapon that can be invented into the hands of a coward, he will be beaten by a brave man with a club.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in Kansas C…
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April 8, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Upton & McKinley Outline a Common Sense Approach to Energy Reform

For immediate release: April 8, 2022      Contact: [email protected]   Upton & McKinley Outline a Common Sense Approach to Energy Reform “Our mission is to get things accomplished, find common ground, and use pragmatism. Let's figure these things out.”   WASHINGTON, DC…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A man must be a good husband and father, a woman, a good daughter, wife and mother, first and foremost.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in New York City, December 30, 1900 To view past Teddy …
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April 1, 2022 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "Income Taxes for All? Rick Scott Has a Plan, and That’s a Problem" -- from the New York Times

from the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/us/politics/rick-scott.html   Income Taxes for All? Rick Scott Has a Plan, and That’s a Problem.   by Jonathan Weisman March 31, 2022   WASHINGTON — Senator Rick Scott of Florida, the somewhat embattled head of the Senate…
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March 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

McHenry Discusses Importance of GOP Having a Positive Plan to Run on This Year

For immediate release: March 31, 2022     Contact: [email protected]   McHenry Discusses Importance of GOP Having a Positive Plan to Run on This Year “If House Republicans have an agenda that we're fighting for, we're like Marines at war. If we don't have an agenda, we're …
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March 29, 2022 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: "Proxy Voting Is Abused, but Emergency Use Is Reasonable" -- from RealClearPolitics

from RealClearPolitics https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/03/29/proxy_voting_is_abused_but_emergency_use_is_reasonable_147397.html   Proxy Voting Is Abused, but Emergency Use Is Reasonable By A.B. Stoddard March 29, 2022   In the likely event that Republicans take …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We cannot do great deeds as a nation unless we are willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in New York City, May 30, 1899 To view pas…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Speech in New York, November 11, 1902 To view …
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March 21, 2022 at 4:01 PM

ICYMI: "Make Congress Show Up to Vote Again" -- from the Wall Street Journal

from The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/make-congress-show-up-for-work-again-house-proxy-voting-covid-nancy-pelosi-steny-hoyer-11647637176?mod=hp_opin_pos_6#cxrecs_s   Make Congress Show Up to Vote Again By The Editorial Board March 20, 2022   Most Americans …
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March 19, 2022 at 1:01 PM

ICYMI: "Messaging Failures of the Pandemic" -- by Eric Hargan

from The Ripon Forum February 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/messaging-failures-of-the-pandemic/   Messaging Failures of the Pandemic   by ERIC D. HARGAN   As we grapple with the continuing problems stemming from COVID-19 and the lockdowns, we must also face a wider issue…
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March 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Ohio Reps. Latta, Wenstrup & Balderson Discuss Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Some of the Key Challenges Facing the People They Represent Back Home

For immediate release: March 17, 2022       Contact: [email protected]    “This is probably the most horrific thing we have seen since the evil that existed during World War II.” Ohio Reps. Latta, Wenstrup & Balderson Discuss Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Some of the…
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March 15, 2022 at 3:03 PM

ICYMI: "Republican donors line up behind Liz Cheney as she takes on Trump" -- from CNN

from CNN https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/14/politics/liz-cheney-trump-republican-fundraiser/index.html   Republican donors line up behind Liz Cheney as she takes on Trump By Michael Warren March 14, 2022   Bobbie and Bill Kilberg were expecting a few dozen people for their fundrai…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We abhor brutality and wrongdoing, whether exhibited by nations or by individuals.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Magazine, September 9, 1911 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
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March 14, 2022 at 12:12 PM

Tillis Discusses the Latest in Ukraine and Underscores the Need to Fight Inflation

For immediate release: March 14, 2022       Contact: [email protected]    “ Why on earth are we taking our energy superiority, the most powerful weapon we have, off the table? ” Tillis Discusses the Latest in Ukraine and Underscores the Need to Fight Inflation   WASHIN…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A great free people owes it to itself and to all mankind not to sink into helplessness before the powers of evil.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Fourth Annual Message to Congress, December 6, 1904 …
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March 4, 2022 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: “ENTERPRISE CHINA” -- by J. Stewart Black & Allen J Morrison

from The Ripon Forum February 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/enterprise-china/   “ENTERPRISE CHINA” Beijing’s Competitive Strategy and Battle Plan, and the Implications of U.S. Policymakers and Business Leaders in the Years Ahead   by J. STEWART BLACK & ALLEN J. MORR…
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March 3, 2022 at 5:12 PM

Editorial: Biden finds a way to get Republicans to cheer for him. That's something. -- from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-biden-finds-a-way-to-get-republicans-to-cheer-for-him-thats-something/article_70e37d56-70da-5bcd-986e-ad754e7adbaa.html#tncms-source=signup   Editorial: Biden finds a way to get Republicans to …
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March 2, 2022 at 11:06 PM

ICYMI: "Liz Cheney decries 'growing sense of isolationism' in GOP amid Russian invasion" -- from the Washington Examiner

from the Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/liz-cheney-decries-growing-sense-of-isolationism-in-gop-amid-russian-invasion   Liz Cheney decries 'growing sense of isolationism' in GOP amid Russian invasion By Juliegrace Brufke March 2, 2022   Wyomin…
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March 2, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Cheney Discusses Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, The Role of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, The State of the Republican Party, and More

For immediate release: March 2, 2022     Contact: [email protected]   “We have a duty to remember that politics has a purpose.” Cheney Discusses Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, The Role of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, The State of the Republican Party, and More   WASHINGTON, …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.”   Theodore Roosevelt, Fear God and Take Your Own Pa…
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February 28, 2022 at 1:12 PM

ICYMI: "How the U.S. Can Deter Chinese Aggression into the Next Decade" -- by Barry Pavel & Christian Trotti

from The Ripon Forum February 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/how-the-u-s-can-deter-chinese-aggression-into-the-next-decade/   How the U.S. Can Deter Chinese Aggression into the Next Decade    by BARRY PAVEL & CHRISTIAN TROTTI   Last October, the  Financial Times repor…
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February 25, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Ways & Means Committee GOP Staff Director Gary Andres

The Ripon Society February 25, 2022 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Ways & Means Committee GOP Staff Director Gary Andres    WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion this past Wednesday afterno…
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February 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "Preventing the Next Ukraine" -- by Michael A. Hunzeker

from The Ripon Forum February 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/preventing-the-next-ukraine/   Preventing the Next Ukraine    by MICHAEL A. HUNZEKER   A war in Ukraine seems more likely with each passing day. Far from a one-off episode, the storm brewing over Eastern Europe …
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February 23, 2022 at 1:01 PM

“ENTERPRISE CHINA” – Latest Ripon Forum Examines Beijing’s Competitive Strategy & Battle Plan, and the Implications for U.S. Policymakers & Business Leaders in the Years Ahead

For immediate release: February 23, 2022          Contact: [email protected] “ENTERPRISE CHINA” Latest Ripon Forum Examines Beijing’s Competitive Strategy & Battle Plan, and the Implications for U.S. Policymakers & Business Leaders in the Years Ahead    WAS…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Diplomacy is utterly useless where there is no force behind it.” Theodore Roosevelt, Speech at the Naval War College, June 2, 1897 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155…
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February 17, 2022 at 5:01 PM

ICYMI: "Proxy Abuse: House Dems Who Don’t Show Up to Congress Spent Big on Campaign Travel" -- from The Washington Free Beacon

from The Washington Free Beacon https://freebeacon.com/democrats/proxy-voting-house-dems-traveled-to-luxury-destinations-instead-of-showing-up-for-work/   Proxy Abuse: House Dems Who Don’t Show Up to Congress Spent Big on Campaign Travel Dems take advantage of system designed …
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February 15, 2022 at 5:01 PM

ICYMI: "Republicans Plan to End Proxy Voting Even as They Use Practice" -- from Bloomberg Government

from Bloomberg Government https://about.bgov.com/news/republicans-plan-to-end-proxy-voting-even-as-they-use-practice/   Republicans Plan to End Proxy Voting Even as They Use Practice By Emily Wilkins and Zach C. Cohen February 14, 2022   In U. House Republican lawmakers have re…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard; don't foul and don't shirk, but hit the line hard!” Theodore Roosevelt, The Strenuous Life, 1900 To view past…
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February 14, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Dan Meyer

The Ripon Society February 14, 2022 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Dan Meyer      WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion last Thursday with Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Lea…
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February 11, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Asa Hutchinson Talks About his Solutions-Oriented Approach to Governing his Home State

For immediate release: February 11, 2022    Contact: [email protected]   “To solve problems, y ou've got to reach across the aisle.” Asa Hutchinson Talks About his Solutions-Oriented Approach to Governing his Home State   WASHINGTON, DC – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson ap…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Intelligent foresight in preparation and known capacity to stand well in battle are the surest safeguards against war.” Theodore Roosevelt, Preface to Hero Tales, 1895 To view past Teddy Tw…
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February 4, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Ernst Urges President to Stand up to Russia as Tensions Rise along Ukrainian Border

For immediate release: February 4, 2022          Contact: [email protected]   Ernst Urges President to Stand up to Russia as Tensions Rise along Ukrainian Border “We need to show Putin that we mean business.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks yesterday morning before a vi…
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February 2, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Bucshon Leads Effort to Aid Those on the Frontlines of the Fight Against COVID-19

For immediate release: February 2, 2022        Contact: [email protected]   Bucshon Leads Effort to Aid Those on the Frontlines of the Fight Against COVID-19 “It's vital that we ensure health care professionals have the support they need and deserve.” WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. …
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February 2, 2022 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "It’s Time to Shore Up the Independence of Federal Inspectors General" -- by Troy Cribb

from The Ripon Forum December 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/its-time-to-shore-up-the-independence-of-federal-inspectors-general/   It’s Time to Shore Up the Independence of Federal Inspectors General   by TROY CRIBB   Since passage of the  Inspecto…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “My whole foreign policy was based on the exercise of intelligent forethought and of decisive action sufficiently far in advance of any likely crisis to make it improbable that we would run into s…
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January 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM

ICYMI: "House Democrats dominated absentee voting in 2021" -- from the Washington Examiner

from the Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-secrets/house-democrats-dominated-absentee-voting-in-2021   House Democrats dominated absentee voting in 2021 By Paul Bedard January 29, 2022   WASHINGTON — Democratic House members used their C…
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January 29, 2022 at 2:02 PM

SPECIAL REPORT - "Proxy Voting in the House in 2021: An accounting of all proxy votes cast during the 1st session of the 117th Congress"

Special Report from The Ripon Forum January 29, 2022 https://riponsociety.org/2022/01/proxy-voting-in-the-house-in-2021/   Proxy Voting in the House in 2021 An accounting of all proxy votes cast during the first session of the 117th Congress and further insights    by STEPHEN…
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January 26, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Fitzpatrick and Gottheimer Discuss Bipartisan Agenda for the Coming Year

For immediate release: January 26, 2022      Contact: [email protected]   “No one party has a monopoly on good ideas. No one party has a monopoly on being good human beings.” Fitzpatrick and Gottheimer Discuss Bipartisan Agenda for the Coming Year   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ri…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.” In Century, January 1900 To view past Teddy Tweets, please …
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January 24, 2022 at 7:03 PM

ICYMI: "Texas Democrats and Republicans alike cast hundreds of votes by proxy in U.S. House in 2021" -- from The Dallas Morning News

from The Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2022/01/24/texas-democrats-and-republicans-alike-cast-hundreds-of-votes-by-proxy-in-us-house-in-2021/   Texas Democrats and Republicans alike cast hundreds of votes by proxy in U.S. House in 2021 By Emily Cal…
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January 19, 2022 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "The Virginia Blueprint" -- by Tom Davis

from The Ripon Forum December 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/the-virginia-blueprint/   The Virginia Blueprint A plan for Republicans in 2022   by TOM DAVIS   In Virginia, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s victory, the Republican sweep of all three statewide o…