The Ripon Forum—Vol. 46, No. 1, Winter 2012

Volume 46, No. 1, Winter 2012

In this edition By Lou Zickar There’s a classic scene in the movie, “Gladiator,” in which the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, talks to his top General, Maximus Decimus Meridius, about his vision for the future and what he hopes...MORE	Investing in America's Workforce By John Kline The Chairman of the Education & Workforce Committee discusses the effort he is leading to make sure today's workers are better equipped for tomorrow's job opportunities...........MORE
The 1986 Tax Reform Debate and the Lessons for Today By Bob Packwood It's been over 25 years since the U.S. last reformed its tax code. One of the architects of that reform plan discusses how it was done - and how a similar plan could be passed today.......MORE	The American Jobs Machine By Douglas Holtz-Eakin To some, the American jobs machine is broken. But according to this leading economist, the job stall is due not only to predictable demographic shifts, but preventable policy errors......MORE
Recapturing Jack By D.R. Tucker On April 6, 1987, a Congressman from Buffalo launched a bid to become President. His campaign was short-lived, buthis legacy of inclusion, growth, and opportunity still resonates today.......MORE	"Empathy for the little guy" Q&A with Ed Rollins The manager of Jack Kemp's run for the White House discusses the '88 campaign, the promise of his candidacy, and why his bid for President ultimately came up short........MORE
"It's the Courage to Continue that Counts" By Steve Largent A Hall of Fame wide receiver and former Member of Congress looks at Kemp's boldness and discusses how life on the gridiron prepares a person for life in politics.....MORE	Jack Kemp's Political Heir By Dan Lungren One of Kemp's closest friends discusses his legacy and the individual who - in both policy positions and political temperament is today best suited to carry Kemp's mantle of reform.......MORE
Positive Solutions for Immigration Reform By Merrill Matthews, Ph.D. Ideas to help Republicans win the fastest growing segment of the American electorate.....MORE	Union Man By Joseph McCartin Based on a book, a look at why Ronald Reagan fired 11,000 air traffic controllers in 1981.......MORE
A Lack of Accountablility By Mark Calabria Caught viewing porn on their federal computers, why are 33 SEC employees still on the job?..MORE	Boehner kicks off 2012 Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks as part of The Ripon Society's 2012 Politics and Policy Dialogue Series.......MORE
The Ripon Profile Congresswoman Kristi Noem

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