Tag: COVID
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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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“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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“To solve problems, you’ve got to reach across the aisle.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson spoke to The Ripon Society about his role as Chairman of the National Governors Association and his solutions-oriented approach to governing his home state.
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“Our hospitals are under an enormous strain.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks to The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton discussed the impact of the omicron variant on Michigan and the effort he is spearheading to craft a follow-up to the 21st Century Cures Act.
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Goeas Predicts GOP Takeover of the House in 2022 – and Possibly the Senate
WASHINGTON, DC — In a preview presentation of The Ripon Society’s 6th Annual National Survey, Veteran strategist Ed Goeas said he expected Republicans to regain control of at least one chamber of Congress next year.
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Walorski Pushes Plan to Provide Americans with Paid Family Leave and Affordable Child Care
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski spoke to The Ripon Society about inflation and how rising prices are pinching people’s pocketbooks and a plan she is pushing that would provide working Americans with some relief.
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Democracy vs. Bureaucracy: The Most Important Battle in Washington Over the Next Four Years
WASHINGTON, DC — With government spending near an all-time high and trust in government near an all-time low, the latest Ripon Forum looks at the need for government reform and getting the federal bureaucracy under control.
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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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Meyer Sees Opportunity for Bipartisan Cooperation if Majority Focuses on Policy, not Politics
WASHINGTON, DC — Dan Meyer, who serves as the Chief of Staff to the U.S. House Republican Leader, spoke to The Ripon Society about the potential for bipartisan cooperation on a plan to strengthen America’s infrastructure.
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“We can get something that gets 60, 70, or 80 votes in the Senate, but only if they’re willing to negotiate.”
WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, top Senate GOP Leadership aide Nick Rossi discussed the prospect that Congress could reach agreement on a plan to strengthen America’s infrastructure.
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“We need to make sure people have the kind of quality of life that they want in small towns.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks to The Ripon Society, Minnesota Representatives Pete Stauber & Michelle Fischbach pointed to police reform and rural development as priorities for Congress to address this year.
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“We’ve got to find a way to be talking about the policy, not the person.”
WASHINGTON, DC — South Carolina Representatives Tom Rice & Nancy Mace spoke to The Ripon Society about the agenda in Congress and the road ahead for Republicans this year.