Tag: infrastructure
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“I’m excited about the year and am optimistic about the country.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who shared her thoughts on the importance of permitting reform and why she is hopeful about the coming year.
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“We are going to utilize our oversight responsibilities very effectively.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a discussion with Reps. Rodney Davis & Garret Graves about their effort to make sure that tax dollars Congress approved to rebuild America’s infrastructure are being well spent.
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“No one party has a monopoly on good ideas. No one party has a monopoly on being good human beings.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion this past Thursday with the two Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5).
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“I think they’ve got a real problem. They’ve tried to do way too much.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt spoke to The Ripon Society about the effort by Democrats to pass a $1.75 trillion spending bill that would radically expand the welfare state.
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“I’m very optimistic that we’ll get this $1.3 trillion deal done.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington & Tom Reed spoke to a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society about the bipartisan agreement reached on a plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure.
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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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Newhouse & Kilmer Set Aside Partisanship to Serve Their Home State
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican Dan Newhouse & Democrat Derek Kilmer appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss why they focus on good policy, not politics, when it comes to Washington State.
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“I hope you’re going to see people work in a bipartisan fashion on behalf of the American people, because that’s how we get the best work done.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual discussion this past Thursday with U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon & Victoria Spartz, who discussed the challenges facing the people they represent & their key priorities on Capitol Hill.
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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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“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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“This is about access and closing that digital divide.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss her efforts to expand broadband access to rural communities in her home state of Tennessee and the rest of the country.