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Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says the war on poverty is at a stalemate. But he hopes to do something about that with a new foundation.

“The organization [is] founded on the simple but profound premise that the condition of your birth should not determine the outcome of your life,” the foundation’s website says. “The American Idea Foundation believes that every American deserves the opportunity to achieve their version of the American dream.”

Ryan, who left Congress after his term ended earlier this year, said the thought behind the American Ideas Foundation is to talk about lifting people out of poverty and fighting the mindset in Washington that more money is the only answer.

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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.

Read the full article from PJ Media.