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NEWS
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Anita McBride Discusses Pivotal Role Played by America’s First Ladies
WASHINGTON, DC — Former White House official Anita McBride discussed her groundbreaking book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women, and how First Ladies have shaped the American Presidency — and American history — through the years.
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday, delivering remarks about trade, taxes, and the agenda moving forward this year.
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas and August Pfluger discussed the DOGE effort to reshape the federal government and the areas where they believe Congress can – and should – play a role.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Chairmen French Hill and Bryan Steil will discuss their landmark legislation, the STABLE Act of 2025 – a bill focused on creating a clear regulatory framework for payment stablecoins while promoting transparency, consumer protection, and financial stability. May 1, 2025
TEDDY TWEETS
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“We have got but one life here and what comes after it we cannot certainly tell, but it pays, no matter what comes after it, to try and do things, to accomplish things in this life, and not merely to have a soft and pleasant time. It is the doing of things after all which…
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“We are not building this country of ours for a day. It is to last through the ages.” Address in Sacramento, California May 19, 1903
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“Reformers, if they are to do well, must look both backward and forward; must be bold and yet must exercise prudence and caution in all they do.” Introduction to The Wisconsin Idea 1912
RIPON FORUM
Volume 59, No. 1
February 2025
The Mission of the DOGE Caucus
With America more than $36 trillion in debt, the Senator from Iowa outlines the effort she is leading on Capitol Hill to make government smaller, smarter, and more accountable to the people.
A Cornerstone of America’s Economic Revival
President Trump’s trade and tariff agenda is not just a negotiating tool — it is essential to rebuilding our nation’s industrial base.