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Representative Maria Elvira Salazar
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), will discuss her proposed Dignity Plan to address America's broken immigration system, what motivated her to run for office, and how her background as an Emmy award-winning journalist prepared her for Congress.
Thursday, May 13th
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A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler
Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-3), will discuss some of her legislative priorities this year, such as the No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act, and will share her thoughts about the likelihood for bipartisan cooperation on major legislation in the House this year.
Thursday, April 29th
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Racial Justice and Equity: An Important Lens
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Racial Justice and Equity: An Important Lens
The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will cohost celebrated author, teacher and philanthropic organizer, Tamara Copeland, alongside the President & CEO of Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Amy Owen, to discuss race and how we can improve upon racial equity in America and overcome injustices arising from prejudices and systemic racism.
Tuesday, April 27th
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Representative Tom Emmer
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Representative Tom Emmer
Representative Tom Emmer (MN-6), will discuss some of his legislative priorities this year, including the Abby Honold Act, addressing the pandemic's exacerbation of the mental health and drug abuse crises, and other important public policy issues.
Thursday, April 22nd
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Meet the Freshmen: Indiana
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Indiana
Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-8) will introduce his freshmen Indiana colleague, Victoria Spartz (IN-5), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Hoosier State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Thursday, April 15th
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A Conversation with Dan Meyer
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
A Conversation with Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, will discuss the agenda in the U.S. House of Representatives this year and where he believes bipartisan agreements on some of the most important issues facing our nation may be reached.
Thursday, April 8th
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A Conversation with Nick Rossi
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
A Conversation with Nick Rossi
Nick Rossi, the Chief of Staff to Senate Republican Whip John Thune, will discuss the agenda in the Senate this year and where common ground on some of the most pressing challenges facing America may be found.
Wednesday, April 7th
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Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America’s Return to Space
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America's Return to Space
Ranking Member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee Frank Lucas (OK-3) will be joined by NASA's Matt Wallace, Project Manager for Mars 2020, to discuss the most recent Mars rover mission and the growing role of the private sector in space exploration.
Wednesday, March 24th
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Meet the Freshmen: Minnesota
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Minnesota
Representative Pete Stauber (MN-8) will introduce his freshmen Minnesota colleague, Michelle Fischbach (MN-7), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Gopher State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Thursday, March 18th
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Senator Tim Scott
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Senator Tim Scott
Senator Tim Scott (SC), will discuss the contentious start to the year and where he believes Republicans and Democrats can still find common ground. The Senator will also address how the GOP can continue to build on its recent progress in appealing to a more diverse demographic and what more needs to be done to make the party more reflective of the American electorate.
Tuesday, March 16th