Tag: House of Representatives
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“We elected the most diverse class of candidates in history on a message of protecting the freedoms this country was founded on.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual meeting with NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer, who discussed the results of Tuesday’s election and GOP gains in the U.S. House.
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“I just don’t think they have much potential to move votes.”
WASHINGTON, DC — With Election Day drawing near, The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with respected political analyst Dave Wasserman, who assessed this year’s political landscape and the impact of the debates on the campaign.
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“We have exceeded reductions in the United States more so than the next 12 countries combined.”
WASHINGTON, DC — Two GOP leaders of the Select Climate Committee appeared before The Ripon Society, where they applauded America’s reduction in carbon emissions, and discussed additional steps to combat climate change.
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“We are going to flip the House for the first time in a 2-year presidential cycle since 1952.”
WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks to the Ripon Society, NRCC Chair Tom Emmer expressed confidence in GOP prospects in the upcoming election, and said voters will have a clear choice to make this year.
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Ripon Society Holds Discussion with NRCC Chair Walden and Western Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted NRCC Chairman Greg Walden and four House Members for a December 2nd discussion about next year’s election and the effort to broaden the GOP’s base.
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“Something is broken in this system.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion focusing on America’s mental health care crisis and the effort on Capitol Hill to reform the way people are treated and cared for in this country.
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Ripon Society Holds Discussion with Mike Sommers & Hazen Marshall
WASHINGTON, DC – With a full agenda before them and just over two months remaining in the year, two of the top staff leaders on Capitol Hill appeared before a Ripon Society discussion to discuss the challenges facing Congress.
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“Every Issue Affects Women.”
WASHINGTON, DC – GOP Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers was joined by Reps. Elisa Stefanik, Mimi Walters, and Barbara Comstock at a Ripon Society discussion that focused on the important role of women in our economy.
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“They know how to work. They have a strong work ethic. And they know how to work as a team.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger was joined by Rep. Renee Ellmers, Rep. Rodney Davis, & three military veterans at a Ripon Society breakfast meeting to discuss the important role that vets play in our economy.
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“When the Oversight Committee sends a letter to the Administration, it’s usually not a thank you note.”
WASHINGTON, DC – House Oversight and Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz spoke to The Ripon Society on July 23rd about the bipartisan effort he is leading to make the federal government more accountable.
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Roskam and Boustany Talk About the Effort They are Leading to Reform the Tax Code & Rein in the IRS
WASHINGTON, DC – Ways and Means Subcommittee Chairs Peter Roskam and Charles Boustany spoke to a meeting of The Ripon Society about restoring common sense to the tax code and accountability at the Internal Revenue Service.
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“America is falling apart, and we need to act.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Peter DeFazio came together yesterday morning to discuss their bipartisan drive to rebuild our nation’s crumbling bridges and roads.