The Ripon Forum
Volume 0, No. 0
Dec 2006 - Jan 2007 Issue
A Note from the Chairman Emeritus
by BILL FRENZEL
Question: What do Republicans and fiscal conservatives have in common?
Answer: Absolutely nothing.
The Importance of the Ethics Process for the New Congress
by JOEL HEFLEY
The retiring Colorado Congressman discusses an issue that some believe cost the GOP its majority this November.
Mid-Term Consequences
by RICHARD N. BOND
The former Chairman of the RNC assesses the results and the implications for next year.
Q&A with Charlie Cook
One of the nation’s leading political observers talks about the wave that swept away the GOP majority.
Do Deficits Really Matter?
by DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN
According to the former CBO Director, they matter a great deal.
A Bipartisan Solution to Long-Term Spending Discipline
by ARLEN SPECTER
SAFE Commission would call on both Democrats and Republicans to serve.
An S.O.S. to Keep America’s Fiscal Ship Afloat
by JUDD GREGG
New Hampshire Senator’s bill would impose caps and other common sense tools to bring spending under control.
No More Bridges to Nowhere
by PAUL RYAN
The days of boondoggles and anonymous spending requests must come to an end.
Bold Leadership, Tough Choices
by MATT BLUNT
What one Governor is doing to control spending in his state.
