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Past Events


  • Chairman Tom Emmer

    January 15, 2020

    A Bully Pulpit Chairman Tom Emmer NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer (R-MN) will provide an outlook for House Republicans in the November elections and the deployed strategy to take back control of the House. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 EVENT SUMMARY


  • Coming Together

    January 9, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Coming Together Co-Chair for The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Greg Walden (OR-2) will be joined by Co-Chairs for the Franklin Center’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Tom Reed (R-NY) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) will discuss why legislating during the anticipated…


  • Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill

    December 13, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will co-host their annual event honoring Congressional Schedulers and Executive Assistants. At the event, based on input from Ripon Society and Franklin…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    December 11, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Shelley Moore Capito The West Virginia Senator and Co-Chair for The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board will reflect back on 2019 and give a preview of 2020 as it relates to congressional activity and the…


  • Today’s Investment for Tomorrow’s Cures

    November 20, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Today’s Investment for Tomorrow’s Cures Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden (OR-2) and his colleague and architect of the 21st Century Cures Act Fred Upton (MI-6) will discuss  implementation of the landmark legislation and what comes…


  • Conference Chair Liz Cheney

    November 14, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Conference Chair Liz Cheney Representative Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) will discuss her role as Chair of the House Republican Conference and some of the key challenges facing Congress and the country in the months ahead. Thursday, November 14,…


  • The Coming Campaign

    November 7, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Coming Campaign One year ahead of the 2020 elections, NRSC Executive Director Kevin McLaughlin and NRCC Executive Director Parker Poling will preview some of the key House and Senate races and discuss the political…


  • A Lesson in Leadership

    November 6, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue A Lesson in Leadership Hank Meijer, the Chairman & CEO of the supermarket chain Meijer, will discuss his 2017 biography of Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenburg, and why he believes Vandeburg’s legacy of putting country ahead…


  • Senator Marsha Blackburn

    October 23, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Marsha Blackburn The Tennessee lawmaker will discuss the importance of broadband access and the economic impact it can have in rural areas, along with her experiences after a year in the Senate. Wednesday, October 23, 2019…


  • Leader Kevin McCarthy

    October 17, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Leader Kevin McCarthy The House Republican Leader will discuss the GOP message heading into 2020 and the legislative agenda between now and the end of the year. Thursday, October 17, 2019 EVENT SUMMARY


  • Meet the Senate Chiefs

    October 10, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Senate Chiefs The Chiefs of Staff for 10 GOP Senators that are in cycle will discuss some of the top issues facing voters and the political environment heading into next year’s campaign. Thursday,…


  • Passing USMCA

    September 25, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Passing USMCA Former Representative Erik Paulsen will moderate a discussion on USMCA negotiations featuring Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Ambassador Bárcena Coqui, and Ms. Scotty Greenwood with the Canadian American Business Council. Wednesday, September 25th EVENT SUMMARY