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Smith Says Tax Plan will Provide Relief to Farmers, Small Businesses, and Working Families

By on February 9, 2024 in Featured News, News
Smith Says Tax Plan will Provide Relief to Farmers, Small Businesses, and Working Families

WASHINGTON, DC – Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith spoke to The Ripon Society about the bipartisan tax relief plan he coauthored, and how the plan was inspired by a series of hearings the Committee held across America.

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Graves Recaps 2023 and Discusses GOP Agenda for Remainder of 118th Congress

By on February 8, 2024 in Featured News, News
Graves Recaps 2023 and Discusses GOP Agenda for Remainder of 118th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Before The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves reflected on the first half of the 118th Congress, & what House Republicans can do to strengthen their majority & their relationship with the American people.

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“We try to be pragmatic conservatives who are interested in tactical wins.”

By on January 31, 2024 in Featured News, News
“We try to be pragmatic conservatives who are interested in tactical wins.”

WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks before The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson talked about the work of the Main Street Caucus and the role it is playing in brokering both interparty and intraparty agreements on Capitol Hill. 

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“We have the best map in a decade.”

By on January 26, 2024 in Featured News, News
“We have the best map in a decade.”

WASHINGTON, DC — NRSC Chairman Steve Daines appeared before The Ripon Society, where he assessed the political landscape for Republicans, and highlighted nine races where the GOP has an opportunity to recapture the Senate.

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McHenry Shares His Thoughts on the “Value of House Republicans” in Review of 2023 Accomplishments

By on January 19, 2024 in Featured News, News
McHenry Shares His Thoughts on the “Value of House Republicans” in Review of 2023 Accomplishments

WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a meeting with Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry (NC-10) to discuss the committee’s 2023 triumphs and what is left on the “to-do” list.

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Pemberton Decries 2020 Law Passed by DC City Council, Saying It Has Fueled Crime Crisis in Our Nation’s Capital

By on January 16, 2024 in Featured News, News
Pemberton Decries 2020 Law Passed by DC City Council, Saying It Has Fueled Crime Crisis in Our Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON, DC — Before a meeting of The Ripon Society, Chairman of the D.C. Police Union Gregg Pemberton decried a law passed in 2020 by the DC City Council, saying it has fueled the current crime crisis in our nation’s capital.

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Ripon Society and Franklin Center Host Bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association to Kick Off New Year

By on January 11, 2024 in Featured News, News
Ripon Society and Franklin Center Host Bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association to Kick Off New Year

WASHINGTON, DC — To kick off the New Year and the second session of the 118th Congress, The Ripon Society & Franklin Center held a meeting last night with the bipartisan House Chiefs of Staffs Association last night.

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Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold 12th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon to Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill”

By on December 18, 2023 in Featured News, News
Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold 12th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon to Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill”

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their 12th annual bipartisan luncheon honoring the Schedulers and Executive Assistants in the U.S. House and Senate.

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“ADVICE FOR THE NEW HOUSE SPEAKER: GOVERN LIKE IT’S 1999”

By on December 15, 2023 in Featured News, News
“ADVICE FOR THE NEW HOUSE SPEAKER: GOVERN LIKE IT’S 1999”

WASHINGTON, DC — With the 2024 election less than 12 months away, The Ripon Forum examines what new Speaker Mike Johnson can do to help GOP candidates on the campaign trail and the state of the race heading into next year.

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“It’s our job to make sure we show the public that Republicans can govern.”

By on December 13, 2023 in Featured News, News
“It’s our job to make sure we show the public that Republicans can govern.”

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer and Guy Reschenthaler looked back on some of the key things House Republicans were able to accomplish over the past 12 months, and expressed optimism that — after a chaotic end to 2023 — the party will come together to govern and build on their majority in 2024.

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