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  • Improving Retirement Security

    May 2, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Improving Retirement Security Ways & Means Committee Members John Larson (D-CT) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) discussed how Congress can help Americans improve their financial planning for retirement, including legislation they have introduced together, the Retirement…


  • Shahira Knight

    April 23, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Shahira Knight The Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs Shahira Knight will discuss President Trump’s legislative agenda and strategy for accomplishing policy goals in the 116th Congress. Tuesday, April 23rd EVENT SUMMARY


  • Making the Minority Matter

    April 10, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Making the Minority Matter House Republican Staff Directors Mike Bloomquist (Energy & Commerce), Brendan Belair (Judiciary), and Gary Andres (Ways & Means) discussed their strategy for being effective in the minority, including both opportunities for…


  • Save Our Seas

    April 3, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Save Our Seas Senators Dan Sullivan (AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) discussed their efforts to clean up and save the world’s oceans, including the passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Seas Act. Thursday, March 28th EVENT…


  • Back From Beijing

    March 28, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Back From Beijing Fresh from their visit to the People’s Republic of China, Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) discussed the goals of the US-China Working Group and shared their thoughts about where US-Sino relations…


  • Senator John Barrasso

    March 14, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Senator John Barrasso Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (WY) discussed the Republican agenda for the 116th Congress. Thursday, March 14th EVENT SUMMARY


  • The Whip Team

    March 8, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Whip Team House Republican Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (GA-3) and fellow Whip Team member Paul Mitchell (MI-10) discussed their strategy for ensuring success on the House floor this Congress. Thursday, March 14th EVENT…


  • New on Ways & Means

    February 28, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue New on Ways & Means Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (TX-8) introduced two new Republicans on the committee this Congress: Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Ron Estes (KS-4). Thursday, February 28th EVENT SUMMARY


  • Governing from the Center

    February 12, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Governing from the Center Main Street Caucus Chairman Rodney Davis (R-IL) and New Democrat Coalition Chairman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) discussed the mission of their two groups and the potential for common sense collaboration in the coming year.…


  • What America Wants

    February 11, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue What America Wants The Ripon Society’s annual nationwide survey asked Americans their thoughts on a number of key issues. Ed Goeas, President and CEO of The Tarrance Group, presented and discussed the poll’s findings. Monday,…


  • Representative Tom Cole

    February 7, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Representative Tom Cole Veteran lawmaker Tom Cole (OK-4) discussed his new role as the top Republican on the influential House Rules Committee and how his party planned to work with the Senate Majority and White House to…


  • Meet the Freshman

    January 9, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Freshman New NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer (MN-6) introduced 14 Republican Members of the 116th Congress’ Freshmen Class. Wednesday, January 9th EVENT SUMMARY