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  • 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


  • The Year Ahead

    January 3, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit The Year Ahead The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Co-Chair and Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Committee Greg Walden (OR-2) shared his thoughts on the agenda for the coming year, both for his panel…


  • The Problem Solvers

    December 13, 2018

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Problem Solvers The Franklin Center’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Co-Chair Tom Reed (R-NY) was joined by the bipartisan caucus’ Democratic Co-Chair Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) for a breakfast discussion on bipartisan leadership in the upcoming 116th…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    December 6, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Shelley Moore Capito The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Senate Co-Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) will reflect back on the year, the Midterms, and share her thoughts on what the 116th Congress will bring. Thursday, December…


  • Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill

    December 3, 2018

    A Bipartisan Luncheon Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will co-host their annual luncheon honoring Congressional Schedulers and Executive Assistants. In addition to announcing this year’s voted “Top 25,” special guest Patrick Jephson, who…


  • Chairman Kevin Brady

    November 29, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Chairman Kevin Brady The Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee will discuss the accomplishments of the 115th Congress and the areas of bipartisan agreement on the committee in the coming year. Thursday, November 29th EVENT…