1st DHS Secretary. Former Republican Governor of PA. Vietnam Vet. Founder, Ridge Global. Ridge Policy Group. Past Chair, Nat’l. Organization on Disability.
Washington, DC
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Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
“All of us who witnessed 9/11 must share with future generations how we rose to its challenge.”
Former Pennsylvania governor @GovRidge reflects on the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11:
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Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
The rollout of #5G spectrum will not affect aviation safety, yet despite the studies the @FAANews continues to halt this important rollout. We cannot afford to wait; doing so only allows #China the opportunity to gain greater control of the 5G market. mikerogers.com/we-must-move-…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
"Any discussion about the opportunities that exist today for people with disabilities in America must include the heroic contributions of my friend Bob Dole". –NOD Chairman @GovRidge
Read the Governor's full statement bit.ly/3lSFfqX
ALT Text reads, " Senator Bob Dole. July 22, 1923 - December 5, 2021". To the right of the text is a black and white image of Senator Bob Dole.
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
TUNE IN for the 2021 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership with @GovRidge pscp.tv/w/cxVSMjFlVmpZTHl2Wl…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Four former @DHSgov secretaries—@GovRidge Michael Chertoff, Janet Napolitano, and Jeh Johnson—in conversation about current events and the path forward. goldman.school/homeland-secu…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
"Our State Capitol is a blend of concrete, steel, tile, brick and glass. Like Pennsylvania itself its sum is greater than its parts. Some of our parts are broken right now," writes Edward J. Sheehan Jr., President of The Pennsylvania Society. trib.al/XbCmj5F
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
First Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security @GovRidge joins an exciting panel of health, security and identity experts including @QuestDX CHO Dr. Steven Goldberg, @FIU Provost Dr. Kenneth Furton, Daon CEO Tom Grissen and @hc1 CEO Brad Bostic. ow.ly/D7dV50CNm2F
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
On January 19, join hc1 and @DaonInc for The Evolution of Risk-Based Safety roundtable. You will hear from the First U.S. Homeland Security Secretary @GovRidge, @QuestDX CHO Steven Goldberg, and @FIU Provost Ken Furton.
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Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Did you know 20% of people have a disability? Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, first observed in 1992, ten years after NOD's founder Alan Reich addressed the UN General Assembly using a wheelchair. #IDPD #humanrights #disability #inclusion
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Ex-Pa. governors @GovRidge, @GovEdRendell preach patience during vote count bit.ly/2I0J8ci via @PittsburghPG #election2020 #PA
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Hey guys, please ignore this type of garbage. The truth is that elections are never decided on election night. In Utah (and most states) it takes 2 weeks to finalize counting and certify results. It really doesn’t matter who is ahead on election night, it only matters when...1/
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
There is no evidence of mail ballot fraud. That in large part is due to the security procedures in place to protect the sanctity of those ballots. But those procedures take time, so we might not have results on #ElectionDay. We deserve the correct result, not the quick result.
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
@JoeLieberman and @GovRidge called on Trump to streamline and coordinate government efforts before the nation was blindsided.
“No one really knows how much we spend, or whether the multitude of efforts are effective or wasteful.”
via @wjhenn of @TIME
time.com/5898120/america-bio…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
After four years of hearing conspiracies about a “Deep State,” we’ll discuss the politicizing of the federal bureaucracy on tomorrow’s program.
Two former @DHSgov secretaries, @GovRidge and Janet Napolitano, join @newton_jim at 5 pm PT.
Register here: bit.ly/313Jwxe
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
.@dickgephardt, @GovRidge, and more than 40 other former elected officials, retired military leaders, and heads of civic organizations have formed @CountEveryVote1 to ensure a democratic outcome to #Election2020. Here's how. trib.al/AuUzNkt
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
A bipartisan group of former leaders have joined forces to form the National Council on Election Integrity to ensure a democratic outcome in #Election2020. Read more from @dickgephardt and @GovRidge in @GlobeOpinion. #Vote bostonglobe.com/2020/10/13/o…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
“We want an accurate count. We want a legitimate vote. And we want it done as quickly and as efficiently as possible. If that's the goal, give them time to do it and start pre-canvassing several days before #electionday." -@GovRidge via @NBCNews
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Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Voter fraud is exceedingly rare, but our systems are still designed to identify instances and prosecute those found guilty.
Florida man attempts voter fraud to "test the system," learns the system works, is forced to pay $1,500 bail. fortune.com/2020/10/02/ballo…
Gov. Tom Ridge retweeted
Gov. Tom Ridge thanks supporters of #disability #inclusion in DC: "@SenBobCasey believes everyone has a right to live in their own home and receive support and services so they can be part of their broader community." #LookCloser
ALT Tom Ridge with interpreter