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Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Monday launched a nonprofit organization that will focus on his legislative priorities during his two decades in Congress: fighting poverty, boosting economic opportunity and promoting “evidence-based” reforms on issues like welfare, foster care and criminal justice.

The American Idea Foundation, which will have offices in his hometown of Janesville, Wis., will partner with community organizations, academics and lawmakers. Ryan will serve as president of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit….

The launch falls on the anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 1886.

Ryan, just 49 years old, has kept up a busy schedule since he retired from Congress and left the Speaker’s office in January.

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Ryan expressed his faith that the American Idea Foundation can bolster American freedom and prosperity, working alongside the other grassroots and academic organizations in this space. “I wholeheartedly believe the Foundation can make a real difference and help those organizations working to expand opportunities across the county. I cannot wait to get started on this endeavor,” he concluded….

With this new organization, he promises to promote “evidence-based policy to bring outcome-based strategies,” such as “opportunity zones, impact bonds, criminal justice reform, foster care reform,” and more.

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The group will have a presence in Washington and in Wisconsin and intends to focus on the issues of expanding economic opportunity, combating poverty and promoting “evidence-based” policy solutions…

Next month, Mr. Ryan will get back in the mix as Washington political heavyweights gather for the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Jack Kemp Foundation. The late-Rep. Jack Kemp was a mentor to Mr. Ryan, who served as an aide to Mr. Kemp before entering Congress himself.

Several Washington Republicans already have begun cheering Mr. Ryan’s return to the fray. “Issues like upward mobility, expanding opportunity, combating poverty, and championing freedom have always been top priorities for Speaker Ryan, and it’s great news for the country that he’s going to continue offering his unique and aspirational voice to the causes he’s most passionate about,” said a senior Republican operative in Washington. “As conservatives, we should all be grateful that even though he’s no longer an elected official, he’ll be a leader on these issues and upholding our movement’s ideals.”

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