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The American Recovery
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
The American Recovery
Republican Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Democrat Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) will discuss the government's role in helping businesses impacted by COVID-19, including legislation they have authored to support the hospitality industry.
Thursday, June 17th
Find out more »Senator John Barrasso
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Senator John Barrasso
Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (WY), will discuss the legislative agenda for the Senate heading into summer and how Republicans are working in an evenly divided chamber to address the most important issues facing the Nation.
Thursday, June 10th
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The SALT Caucus
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
The SALT Caucus
Democrat Tom Suozzi (NY-3) and Republican Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) will discuss their leadership of a newly formed bipartisan caucus focused on state and local tax deductions known as SALT and their push to include reforms to the provision this year.
Wednesday, May 26th
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Meet the Freshmen: Texas
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Texas
Texas freshmen lawmakers August Pfluger (TX-11) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) will introduce themselves to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center, share their goals for the 117th Congress, and discuss border security and other top issues in their state.
Thursday, May 20th
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The Other Washington
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
The Other Washington
Democrat Derek Kilmer (WA-6) and Republican Dan Newhouse (WA-4) will discuss their working relationship and why bipartisan cooperation is so important. The Evergreen State lawmakers will also lay out their goals for this year and address what their constituents are most focused on.
Wednesday, May 19th
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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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Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler
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