Category: News
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Ripon Forum Looks at the Message of the Election and the Challenges Facing America — and the Republican Party — Next Year
Latest edition of quarterly journal features profile of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Q&A with Jon Huntsman, and essays by Sens. Jon Kyl & Kay Bailey Hutchison, among others WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Ripon Forum published an end-of-year edition today looking at the message of the 2012 general election and the challenges facing the country —…
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Ripon Society Hosts Holiday Reception to Celebrate the Season and an Important Milestone in the History of the Group
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a holiday reception Tuesday night to celebrate not just the season, but an important anniversary, as well. “We’re here tonight to celebrate the holidays,” stated Jim Conzelman, the President and CEO of The Ripon Society. “But we’re also here to mark a very important milestone in the history of…
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“There will have to be some courageous souls”
Lugar Talks about Political Environment and Challenges Facing the Republican Party in Speech to The Ripon Society WASHINGTON, DC – As he prepares to leave the Senate after more than four decades of distinguished public service, U.S. Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society this past Wednesday morning, delivering…
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“We are one fiscal reform package away from being able to focus on the greatness of this nation.”
Bob Corker Discusses the Fiscal Crisis Facing America and the Obstacles to Reform WASHINGTON DC – In a speech this past Thursday morning to a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (TN) discussed the fiscal crisis facing America and shared his thoughts on the political and policy obstacles that are standing…
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“I think the fiscal cliff is one of the smartest political strategies I’ve ever heard, because I don’t really think there is one.”
Tom Coburn Discusses Looming Debt Crisis Facing America in Speech to The Ripon Society This Morning WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (OK) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society this morning, delivering a speech about the historical magnitude of the debt crisis threatening America and his view of the “fiscal cliff”…
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“THIS BABY IS THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN”
With Fiscal Cliff Looming, Latest Edition of THE RIPON FORUM looks at Renewed Interest in Simpson-Bowles Debt Reduction Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the fiscal cliff looming at the end of the year, the latest edition of THE RIPON FORUM looks at the renewed interest in the Simpson-Bowles debt reduction plan and why, 18 months…
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“When people look at Washington today, they see a really big train wreck about to occur.”
Thune Talks About Entitlement Reform and Energy Security in Speech to The Ripon Society WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Thune (SD) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, delivering a speech and answering questions about a wide range of challenges facing America, including the need to reform entitlements and the…
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“It’s no way to run a railroad.”
Brady, Scalise, Shimkus & Paulsen Discuss Administration’s Record on Taxes, Regulations, and Job Creation at Ripon Society Breakfast WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Tuesday morning with Representatives Kevin Brady (TX-8), Steve Scalise (LA-1), John Shimkus (IL-19), and Erik Paulsen (MN-3), who not only talked about their work on…
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“We need more women in Congress, because we offer a perspective that is vitally important to the American people and our economy.”
Roby, Biggert & Capito Discuss Budget, Bipartisanship, and Other Key Issues at Ripon Society Breakfast WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Thursday morning with three Republican women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, who not only discussed budget reform, bipartisanship, and other key issues being debated on Capitol…
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“The barrier to job-growth isn’t just uncertainty on taxes…it’s the certainty of regulation that is strangling everyone.”
Heller, Flake, Rehberg and Berg Discuss Health Care, Immigration and Economic Growth in Appearance Before Ripon Society WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast meeting this past Tuesday with four lawmakers from the American West, who discussed the importance of job creation in their respective states and how three issues currently being debated…
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“This is absolutely about the economy.”
Sen. Barrasso & Rep. Cassidy Discuss Republican Effort to Repeal the Affordable Care Act and the Importance of Reforming Medicaid Today WASHINGTON, DC – With the Supreme Court ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and the House of Representatives voting again to repeal the law this week, The Ripon Society held a breakfast…
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“This year is the most consequential election in our lifetime.”
Haley Barbour Talks About Policy, the Political Environment, and the Need for Republicans to have a Big Tent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Mississippi Governor and RNC Chairman Haley Barbour appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society this past Wednesday, delivering a speech in which he talked about policy, the political environment, and the…