Houghton, NY – Rep. Tom Reed participated in a panel discussion at Houghton College about the Problem Solvers Caucus and how they are working to break the partisan gridlock in Washington.
“We care about finding common sense solutions for the American people,” Tom said. "Together, we are working to change the partisan culture in Washington to help the people back home, and we would like to thank the students and faculty at Houghton College for inviting me today.
"The Problem Solvers Caucus is confronting a threat to the republic at the source,” Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Ron Oakerson said. “Without a functional House of Representatives, there is no republic, period. Representative Reed and his problem-solver colleagues of both parties are doing important civic work."
"Congress once had an impressive record as a deliberative, policy making legislative body,” Associate Professor of History, Christian R. Esh said. “ In the last century, Congress has succumbed to hyper-partisanship and encroachment from the other branches. The reforms of the Problem Solvers caucus offer hope for a more productive congress for the American people.
“We are excited to welcome Congressman Reed to discuss the state of the Congress and the work of the Problem Solvers caucus,” Esh concluded.
Tom is the Republican co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus along with his good friend Josh Gottheimer, the Democrat co-chair of the caucus.
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of 24 Republicans and 24 Democrats who meet weekly to solve some of the most contentious issues facing our country. Together, they represent what most Americans want from Washington – a willingness to work across the aisle, a determination to get to “yes” and the political willingness to make hard choices to benefit all Americans.
