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September 24, 2012

“We are one fiscal reform package away from being able to focus on the greatness of this nation.”

Bob Corker Discusses the Fiscal Crisis Facing America and the Obstacles to Reform WASHINGTON DC – In a speech this past Thursday morning to a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (TN) discussed the fiscal crisis facing America and shared his thoughts on the political and policy obstacles that are standing…
September 11, 2012

“I think the fiscal cliff is one of the smartest political strategies I’ve ever heard, because I don’t really think there is one.”

Tom Coburn Discusses Looming Debt Crisis Facing America in Speech to The Ripon Society This Morning WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (OK) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society this morning, delivering a speech about the historical magnitude of the debt crisis threatening America and his view of the “fiscal cliff”…
August 20, 2012

“THIS BABY IS THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN”

With Fiscal Cliff Looming, Latest Edition of THE RIPON FORUM looks at Renewed Interest in Simpson-Bowles Debt Reduction Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the fiscal cliff looming at the end of the year, the latest edition of THE RIPON FORUM looks at the renewed interest in the Simpson-Bowles debt reduction plan and why, 18 months…
August 2, 2012

“When people look at Washington today, they see a really big train wreck about to occur.”

Thune Talks About Entitlement Reform and Energy Security in Speech to The Ripon Society WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Thune (SD) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, delivering a speech and answering questions about a wide range of challenges facing America, including the need to reform entitlements and the…
July 26, 2012

“It’s no way to run a railroad.”

Brady, Scalise, Shimkus & Paulsen Discuss Administration’s Record on Taxes, Regulations, and Job Creation at Ripon Society Breakfast WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Tuesday morning with Representatives Kevin Brady (TX-8), Steve Scalise (LA-1), John Shimkus (IL-19), and Erik Paulsen (MN-3), who not only talked about their work on…
July 23, 2012

“We need more women in Congress, because we offer a perspective that is vitally important to the American people and our economy.”

Roby, Biggert & Capito Discuss Budget, Bipartisanship, and Other Key Issues at Ripon Society Breakfast WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Thursday morning with three Republican women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, who not only discussed budget reform, bipartisanship, and other key issues being debated on Capitol…
July 22, 2012

“The barrier to job-growth isn’t just uncertainty on taxes…it’s the certainty of regulation that is strangling everyone.”

Heller, Flake, Rehberg and Berg Discuss Health Care, Immigration and Economic Growth in Appearance Before Ripon Society WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast meeting this past Tuesday with four lawmakers from the American West, who discussed the importance of job creation in their respective states and how three issues currently being debated…
July 13, 2012

“This is absolutely about the economy.”

Sen. Barrasso & Rep. Cassidy Discuss Republican Effort to Repeal the Affordable Care Act and the Importance of Reforming Medicaid Today WASHINGTON, DC – With the Supreme Court ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and the House of Representatives voting again to repeal the law this week, The Ripon Society held a breakfast…
June 15, 2012

“This year is the most consequential election in our lifetime.”

Haley Barbour Talks About Policy, the Political Environment, and the Need for Republicans to have a Big Tent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Mississippi Governor and RNC Chairman Haley Barbour appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society this past Wednesday, delivering a speech in which he talked about policy, the political environment, and the…
June 15, 2012

“This year is the most consequential election in our lifetime.”

Haley Barbour Talks About Policy, the Political Environment, and the Need for Republicans to have a Big Tent WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Mississippi Governor and RNC Chairman Haley Barbour appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society this past Wednesday, delivering a speech in which he talked about policy, the political environment, and the…
June 8, 2012

Whitfield, Sullivan and Gardner Discuss the Importance of Energy in Job Creation and Why the U.S. must Maximize Production in Addition to Pursuing Alternative Fuels

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chairman and two Members from the House Energy & Power Subcommittee appeared before a Ripon Society policy breakfast yesterday morning to discuss the importance of the energy sector in job creation and why the U.S. must maximize domestic production in addition to pursuing alternative sources of fuel. The Members participating in the…
June 7, 2012

“This place needs to be reformed.”

Duffy, Adams, Dold, Runyan and Ribble Discuss First 16 Months in Office at Ripon Society Breakfast WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion this past Friday for five Freshman Republicans — Reps. Sean Duffy (WI-7), Sandy Adams (FL-24), Robert Dold (IL-10), Jon Runyan (NJ-3), and Reid Ribble (WI-8) — who, in their…