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June 8, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Ripon Society Holds 2024 Campaign Preview with Executive Directors of the NRCC & NRSC

For immediate release: June 8, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Society Holds 2024 Campaign Preview with Executive Directors of the NRCC & NRSC    WASHINGTON, DC – With three more Republicans entering the race for President this week, The Ripon…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Example is the most potent of all things." Theodore Roosevelt Speech to Holy Name Society Oyster Bay, New York August 16, 1903 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 11…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The one great debt owed by the nation is that to the men who go to the front and pay with their bodies for the faith that is in them." Theodore Roosevelt Metropolitan November 1918 T…
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May 25, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Kelly & Van Duyne Discuss Effort to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness Both at Home and Abroad

For immediate release: May 25, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “The biggest hindrance to our success is our own government." Kelly & Van Duyne Discuss Effort to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness Both at Home and Abroad WASHINGTON, DC – With the U.S. economy…
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May 24, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Garcia, Miller-Meeks, & Ellzey Discuss Their Own Military Service & the Importance of Supporting Our Troops

For immediate release: May 24, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “We have to double down on our commitment to our  active-duty soldiers as well as our veterans” Garcia, Miller-Meeks, & Ellzey Discuss Their Own Military Service & the Importance of Supporting Ou…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Nine-tenths of wisdom is to be wise in time, and at the right time." Theodore Roosevelt Mem. Ed. XXII 1913 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, …
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May 18, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Hill & Johnson Lead Effort to Create Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Assets

For immediate release: May 18, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “We want to make sure that we effectively do no harm" Hill & Johnson Lead Effort to Create Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Assets  WASHINGTON, DC – With cash falling …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Stability of economic policy must always be the prime economic need of this country." Theodore Roosevelt Second Annual Message Washington December 2, 1902 To view past Teddy Tweets, pl…
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May 11, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Beatty & Carey Promote Civility in the House

For immediate release: May 11, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Beatty & Carey Promote Civility in the House “Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, I think people like to see that we get along.” WASHINGTON, DC – At a time when political scandals are dom…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 11:05 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A man must have in him a strong and earnest sense of duty and the desire to accomplish good for the commonwealth, without regard to the effect upon himself, to be useful in Congress." Theodor…
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May 5, 2023 at 12:06 PM

WEEKEND READ - "Things are Different Downtown: The future of cities in the wake of COVID-19" – by Joel Kotkin

from The Ripon Forum April 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/things-are-different-downtown/ THINGS ARE DIFFERENT DOWNTOWN The future of cities in the wake of COVID-19   by JOEL KOTKIN We are entering a new urban epoch, with the potential to disrupt city life i…
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May 2, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Bucshon & Daly Discuss Importance of the Arts

For immediate release: May 2, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Bucshon & Daly Discuss Importance of the Arts WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) and actor Tim Daly appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society and Franklin Cente…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Fit to hold our own against strong nations of the earth, our voice for peace will carry to the ends of the earth." Theodore Roosevelt Eighth Annual Message December 8, 1908 To view pas…
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April 28, 2023 at 6:04 PM

McHenry Pushes to Get America’s Fiscal House in Order

For immediate release: April 28, 2023 Contact: [email protected] McHenry Pushes to Get America’s Fiscal House in Order “The major spending reforms over the last 40 years have ridden in conjunction with a debt ceiling increase.” WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Pat…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I have not a particle of sympathy with the sentimentality - as I deem it, the mawkishness - which overflows with foolish pity for the criminal and cares not at all for the victim of the crimina…
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April 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Ernst Says SBA Must Be Held Accountable for Pandemic Relief Funds that Were Misspent

For immediate release: April 21, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Ernst Says SBA Must Be Held Accountable for Pandemic Relief Funds that Were Misspent “I'm deeply concerned that the agency is way too eager to wipe all of the fraud off the books.” WASHINGTON,…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Business success, whether for the individual or for the nation, is a good thing only so far as it is accompanied by and develops a high standard of conduct -- honor, integrity, civic courage." …
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April 17, 2023 at 12:04 PM

ICYMI: : "From Broken Windows to Jumping Turnstiles" -- from the latest Ripon Forum

from The Ripon Forum April 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/from-broken-windows-to-jumping-turnstiles/ From Broken Windows to Jumping Turnstyles   by DOROTHY MOSES SCHULZ Our nation is in the middle of a crime crisis. From the dramatic increase in the number of…
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April 15, 2023 at 1:04 PM

WEEKEND READ: "Is the U.S. Tax System Rigged in Favor of the Rich?" -- from the latest Ripon Forum

from The Ripon Forum April 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/is-the-u-s-tax-system-rigged-in-favor-of-the-rich/ Is the U.S. Tax System Rigged in Favor of the Rich?   by DANIEL BUNN Is the U.S. tax system rigged in favor of the rich? That’s the belief of many Ame…
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April 14, 2023 at 4:04 PM

“THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT DOWNTOWN” -- Latest Ripon Forum Examines Future of American Cities

For immediate release: April 14, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT DOWNTOWN” Latest Ripon Forum examines future of American cities With essays by Joel Kotkin, Andy Barr, & Dorothy Moses Schulz; plus Mike Lee's plan to boost homeownership and …
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April 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Team Scalise

For immediate release: April 13, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Team Scalise WASHINGTON, DC – With Members of the U.S. House of Representatives returning to Washington next week to continue work on their 2023 polic…
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April 12, 2023 at 4:06 PM

ICYMI: Ripon Profile of Tim Scott

In light of Tim Scott's announcement this morning that he is forming an exploratory committee to run for President, we thought you might be interested in seeing the profile of the South Carolina lawmaker that appeared in The Ripon Forum  shortly after his election to the House in 2010 --…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In every field of endeavor the work best worth doing for Americans must in some degree express the distinctive characteristics of our own national soul." Theodore Roosevelt Address before t…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “America will cease to be a great nation whenever her young men cease to possess energy, daring, and endurance, as well as the wish and the power to fight the nation's foes." Theodore Roosevel…
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March 31, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Tillis Leads Effort to Strengthen Border Security and Reform America’s Broken Immigration System

For immediate release: March 31, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Tillis Leads Effort to Strengthen Border Security and Reform America's Broken Immigration System “There's no way to fix this unless you have both parts of the equation.” WASHINGTON, DC – In rem…
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March 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Young Says Now is the Time to Confront Xi Because of His Leadership Missteps in Recent Years

For immediate release: March 29, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Young Says Now is the Time to Confront Xi Because of His Leadership Missteps in Recent Years WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) appeared yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of T…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Nothing can take the place of the education of the home; and that education must be largely the unconscious influence of character upon character." Theodore Roosevelt Before the Minnesota S…
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March 27, 2023 at 12:03 PM

ICYMI: Ripon Profile of U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow

With Friday's passage of the Parents Bill of Rights Act by the House of Representatives, we wanted to be sure you had seen the below profile of the bill's author, U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, that appeared in The Ripon Forum at the end of last year -- ______________________________ …
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March 24, 2023 at 6:04 PM

LaHood Says Republicans & Democrats Must Speak with One Voice When It Comes to Confronting the Chinese Communist Threat

For immediate release: March 24, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “The thing that the CCP fears the most is bipartisan support against China." LaHood Says Republicans & Democrats Must Speak With One Voice When It Comes to Confronting the Chinese Communist Threat …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We favor co-operation in business, and ask only that it be carried on in a spirit of honesty and fairness." Theodore Roosevelt National Progressive Convention, Chicago, Illinois August, 191…
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March 17, 2023 at 12:14 PM

WEEKEND READ: "Not Accountable" -- from the latest Ripon Forum

from The Ripon Forum February 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/not-accountable/ Not Accountable Philip Howard returns with a new book about government dysfunction and a bold recommendation for reform.   by CAROLINE BANASZAK Shortly after Repub…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 11:07 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “No man is above the law and no man is below it, nor do we ask any man's permission when we require him to obey it." Theodore Roosevelt Third Annual Message to Congress December 7, 1903 …
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March 10, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Arrington Says It’s Time for Republicans and Democrats to Come Together to Reduce the National Debt

For immediate release: March 10, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Arrington Says It’s Time for Republicans and Democrats to Come Together to Reduce the National Debt WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks Tuesday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, Ho…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The government ought not to conduct the business of the country; but it ought to regulate it so that it shall be conducted in the interest of the public. Theodore Roosevelt Harrisburg, Penn…
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March 3, 2023 at 5:04 PM

WEEKEND READ: "BREAKING POINT" -- by Robert Orr

from The Ripon Forum February 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/breaking-point/ BREAKING POINT by ROBERT ORR   The United States has fewer physicians per capita than virtually every other developed country. At first glance, our lack of physician…
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March 1, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Balderson, Pfluger and Obernolte Discuss Their Priorities as New Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee

For immediate release: March 1, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Balderson, Pfluger and Obernolte Discuss Their Priorities as New Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee “We should be doing things that allow us to remain dominant instead of outsourcing jo…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We can best get justice by doing justice." Theodore Roosevelt Speech, “National Duties” September 2, 1901 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW,  S…
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February 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM

"BREAKING POINT" - Latest Ripon Forum examines nation's doctor shortage and the state of pandemic preparedness in America

For immediate release: February 27, 2023 Contact: [email protected] "BREAKING POINT" Latest Ripon Forum examines nation's doctor shortage and the state of pandemic preparedness in America WASHINGTON, DC -- With our nation approaching the third …
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February 23, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Ripon Society Holds Discussion with Dan Meyer, Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House

For immediate release: February 23, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Society Holds Discussion with Dan Meyer, Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a lunch discussion yesterday afternoon with Dan Meyer…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt Address at the Mechanic's Pavillion, San Francisco, California May 13, 1903 To view past …
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February 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Capito Discusses Year Ahead in Senate

For immediate release: February 17, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “I'm excited about ths year and am optimistic about the country." Capito Discusses Year Ahead in Senate WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday with Senator …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Each Congressman should be made to feel that it is his duty to support the law, and that he will be held to account if he fails to support it." Theodore Roosevelt Scribner's Magazine August…
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February 9, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Feenstra, Moore and Carey Discuss Their New Role on Ways & Means and Their Priorities in the Year Ahead

For immediate release: February 9, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Feenstra, Moore and Carey Discuss Their New Role on Ways & Means and Their Priorities in the Year Ahead “We see the value of economic growth. We see the value of low taxes and of creating opportun…
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February 8, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Meacham Headlines Anniversary Dinner at the Library of Congress

For immediate release: February 8, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Meacham Headlines Anniversary Dinner at the Library of Congress WASHINGTON, DC – A crowd of over 130 turned out Monday night for a reception and dinner in the Great Hall of the Library …
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February 7, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Ripon Society Kicks Off 2023 GOP Women Policy & Political Professionals Series

For immediate release: February 7, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Society Kicks Off 2023 GOP Women Policy & Political Professionals Series WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held its first GOP Women breakfast discussion of the year last Thursday mor…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “As a people we have played a large part in the world, and we are bent upon making our future even larger than the past.” Theodore Roosevelt State of the Union December, 1902 To view pa…
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February 4, 2023 at 2:04 PM

WEEKEND READ: "Reagan’s Vision and the State of U.S. Missile Defense Today" -- by U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn

from The Ripon Forum December 2022 https://riponsociety.org/article/reagans-vision-and-the-state-of-u-s-missile-defense-today/ Reagan’s Vision and the State of U.S. Missile Defense Today   by DOUG LAMBORN   Nearly four decades after President Ronald…
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February 3, 2023 at 5:08 PM

ICYMI: "That time Biden actually supported reducing government spending" -- from Fox News

from Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/that-time-biden-actually-supported-reducing-government-spending?intcmp=tw_fnc That time Biden actually supported reducing government spending Would a bill to rein in federal spending that Sen. Biden supported, now get presiden…
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February 2, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Scalise Discusses New Role as House Majority Leader & Key Priorities for the Coming Year

For immediate release: February 2, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “We made commitments not only to America, but to ourselves. It’s time we deliver.” Scalise Discusses New Role as House Majority Leader & Key Priorities for the Coming Year WASHINGTON, DC …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The man who wishes to do good in his community must go into active political life.” Theodore Roosevelt Forum  July, 1894 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th…