Archive: July 2016
Good News for Frequent Flyers
July 15, 2016
If you're planning on flying anywhere during your summer vacation—or really any time at all in the next year or so—then this bill that Speaker Ryan signed and sent to the president is for you. Read More
Statement on Baton Rouge Attack
July 17, 2016I am disturbed by today's shooting in Baton Rouge. We will not tolerate brutal violence against law enforcement—the people who dedicate their lives to protecting Americans. Read More
Statement on Passing of Rep. Mark Takai
July 20, 2016His love for Hawaii and the people he represented was evident every day. Read More
Six Things From Speaker Ryan's NPR Interview on Poverty
July 26, 2016
This week, Speaker Ryan sat down with NPR's Steve Inskeep to talk about the first plank of A Better Way: a plan to fight poverty. Now, there are a few ways you can check out the interview: Read More
Evidence-Based Policy Commission Gets to Work
July 26, 2016But this is not just a commission. It's part of a sea change in the way we solve problems. Read More
Guest Post: We Must Work Toward Peace
July 26, 2016
Working towards peace starts with recognizing that we are all on the same team and are mutually dependent on one another. Communities need law enforcement to maintain stability and keep us safe. They are the local guardians of our democracy. Our men and women wearing the badge also need the partnership and support of the people they serve to protect neighborhoods to the best of their ability. Read More
#BetterWay: Scenes From Rep. Tom Reed's Poverty Tour
July 27, 2016
“Reed and several other local leaders walked along East Main Street and neighboring streets as part of a listening tour. Rep. Reed ... said he is taking on the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative and working on it with House Speaker Paul Ryan." Read More
Orlando Heroes Visit with Speaker Ryan
July 28, 2016
On June 12, at 5:02 a.m., an explosive charge was detonated to breach the outer wall of Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Fewer than 13 minutes later, the terrorist who cut short the lives of so many innocent Americans was killed. Read More
REWIND: Speaker Ryan Discusses #BetterWay on Michael Medved
July 28, 2016Did you know? If you haven’t heard by now, there’s a #BetterWay to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing America, like reforming our health care system and updating our anti-poverty programs. Read More