Press Releases | The Ripon Society

September 15, 2016

“We’re a few policy changes away from being a magnet of global capital from all around the world.”

WASHINGTON, DC — With the general election just over 50 days away, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to talk about the stakes of the fall contest.
July 14, 2016

After Racking Up Impressive List of Accomplishments, Hensarling Sets His Sights on His Next Target — Replacing Dodd-Frank

WASHINGTON, DC – Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling spoke to The Ripon Society about his panel’s impressive accomplishments, and a key reform he plans to pursue in the coming year.
July 10, 2016

Latest Ripon Forum Previews 2016 Republican Convention

WASHINGTON, DC – With the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland starting one week from tomorrow, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum looks at the quadrennial GOP gathering and the presumptive nominee this year.
July 7, 2016

Brady Blueprint Would Rewrite the U.S. Tax Code & Break Up the I.R.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – A little more than six months after taking the reins of the powerful Ways & Means Committee, Chairman Kevin Brady unveiled a plan that would make the most sweeping reform of the U.S. tax system in 30 years.
June 23, 2016

Young, Boustany & Heck Point to Economic Growth and National Security as Key Issues in Fall Campaign

WASHINGTON, DC – With the general election just over four months away, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion with three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are running for the U.S. Senate.
June 17, 2016

Ripon 39ers Group Host Staff Director of the House Committee on Rules

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society’s 39ers Group of young professionals gathered on June 17th for their monthly meeting, where they heard remarks from the Staff Director of the House Committee on Rules, Hugh Halpern.
June 16, 2016

Tillis Says North Carolina’s Economic Recovery is a Model for U.S. Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke to The Ripon Society about the economic recovery in his home state and the steps that need to be taken in Washington to launch a similar recovery across America.
June 10, 2016

Wicker Touts Renewed Productivity of the Senate Under Republican Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, delivering remarks about the renewed productivity of the Senate and the political outlook for the remainder of 2016.
June 2, 2016

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with House Speaker’s Senior Staff

WASHINGTON, DC – With House Republicans preparing to roll out a policy agenda for the upcoming election, The Ripon Society held a discussion with five top aides who work for the architect of the agenda, Speaker Paul Ryan.
May 27, 2016

McCaul, Hurd & Katko Push for Airline Security Reforms

WASHINGTON, DC — With the summer travel season upon us, The Ripon Society held a discussion with three members of the Homeland Security Committee that focused on their efforts to make air travel more efficient and secure.
May 24, 2016

Ripon Society Holds Preview of 2016 Republican National Convention

WASHINGTON, DC — With the Republican National Convention less than two months away, The Ripon Society hosted a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon to preview this year’s gathering.
May 19, 2016

Tiberi, Buchanan & Smith Lead Reform Effort to Provide Affordable Health Coverage

WASHINGTON, DC – With health insurance premiums and deductibles continuing to rise, three leaders of the Subcommittee on Health spoke to The Ripon Society about the effort they are spearheading to reform the nation’s health care system.