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2021 Roosevelt Leadership Awards Presented to Rodney Davis, John Katko & Tom Rice
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society & Franklin Center presented their annual leadership award to three members of Congress who embody some of the same qualities that Theodore Roosevelt displayed throughout his life and career.
“I don’t see any scenario where the climate doesn’t continue to raise in profile, importance, and urgency.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Garret Graves & John Curtis appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss climate change & the need to develop conservative solutions that help the environment without harming the economy.
“You do not know how broken the system is until you’re in it.”
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican Fred Upton & Democrat Debbie Dingell spoke to The Ripon Society about the need for Congress to put politics aside and strengthen the health care system in America.
Captain Sully Sullenberger Headlines Bipartisan Senior Staff Symposium at Mount Vernon
WASHINGTON, DC — Daylong bipartisan event also featured breakout sessions led by American University’s School of Public Affairs.
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.
