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Latest Ripon Forum looks at the lessons of 9/11
WASHINGTON, DC — With the Taliban once again in control of Afghanistan and America marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks this week, The Ripon Forum examines “The Lessons of 9/11.”
“I’m very optimistic that we’ll get this $1.3 trillion deal done.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington & Tom Reed spoke to a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society about the bipartisan agreement reached on a plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure.
Barr & Gonzalez Lead Effort to Stand Up to China
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion with U.S. Reps. Andy Barr & Anthony Gonzalez about the effort they are leading to hold China accountable and slow the spread of their global influence.
Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years
WASHINGTON, DC — With government spending near an all-time high and trust in government near an all-time low, the latest Ripon Forum looks at the need for government reform and getting the federal bureaucracy under control.
“People often ask what the power of the committee is, and the power of this committee is consensus.”
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion with Yuri Beckelman and Derek Harley, the two Staff Directors leading The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.
“Voters need to hear what we’re for, not what we’re against.”
WASHINGTON, DC — With Democrats controlling all levers of government in Washington and Republicans looking ahead to the next midterm election, The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion with veteran pollster Ed Goeas.
“This bill shifts America’s posture from defense to offense when it comes to China.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) appeared this past Wednesday before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society, delivering remarks about the growing threat of China and helping the U.S. retain its competitive advantage.
LaHood & Panetta Forge Bipartisan Alliance to Help America’s Hotel & Restaurant Workers
The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast meeting this past Thursday with Republican Rep. Darin LaHood and Democrat Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who discussed their work across the aisle to help America’s hotel and restaurant workers after a tough year.
“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 U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), who issued a blunt critique of the Senate Democrats’ agenda.
“This is about helping the middle class.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Andrew Garbarino spoke to a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society about the bipartisan effort they are leading to ease the state & local tax burden on working Americans.
