Tag: COVID-19
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Ernst Says SBA Must Be Held Accountable for Pandemic Relief Funds that Were Misspent
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) talked about the effort she is leading to recover taxpayer funds that were lawfully appropriated during the COVID-19 crisis and ended up being unlawfully misspent.
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“BREAKING POINT”
WASHINGTON, DC — With our nation approaching the third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, the latest Ripon Forum examines the state of pandemic preparedness and the shortage of doctors in America.
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“Our agenda promotes free markets, free speech, and the individual freedoms that this country was founded on.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion with U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who discussed taking the reins of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and the panel’s agenda in the coming year.
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“We’re going to have to help our public health institutions regain the trust of the American people.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion with U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon, Richard Hudson & Buddy Carter, who are focused not only on the lessons learned over the past two years during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“It’s vital that we ensure health care professionals have the support they need and deserve.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon spoke to The Ripon Society about the demands being placed on those who are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 and the effort he is leading to provide them with some relief.
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LaHood & Panetta Forge Bipartisan Alliance to Help America’s Hotel & Restaurant Workers
The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast meeting this past Thursday with Republican Rep. Darin LaHood and Democrat Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who discussed their work across the aisle to help America’s hotel and restaurant workers after a tough year.
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“My goal is to make sure that we’re ushering in a new era of innovation.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) appeared Wednesday afternoon before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss her agenda as the top Republican on Energy & Commerce.
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“If we do not unify collectively to preserve our Republic, we’re going to be subject to more January 6ths in the future.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Johnson & Dean Phillips appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss the efforts of the Problem Solvers Caucus to find common ground in Washington in the coming year.
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“I stand firm on my conservative principles, but I believe in productivity over partisanship.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with U.S. Reps. John Curtis (UT-3) and Blake Moore (UT-1). The discussion centered on what each lawmaker seeks to achieve in the 117th Congress
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“Even though we’re going through a turbulent time, I’m confident that we will get through this and become stronger than ever. ”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual meeting with U.S. Reps. David Valadao (CA-21) and Young Kim (CA-39) who flipped House seats held by Democrats in 2020, making gains in a state where Republicans have faced stiff headwinds in recent years.
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“We want more dollars in local economies and in the pocketbooks of American families, not in Washington.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (TX-8) discussed the panel’s agenda for the 117th Congress and his priorities over the next two years.