Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has fended off a fierce primary challenge from Sandy Adams. Mica's electoral triumph follows two big legislative ones—passing multiyear FAA and highway bills. And now he has a new fight on his hands, as his next role on the Transportation Committee is unclear. To remain chairman in a Republican-led House, Mica would have to request an exemption from party term limits that prevent him from staying at the helm of the panel that sets policy for the FAA. Rep.
When it comes to defense spending, plans presented by presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his new running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), diverge in ways that typify an ongoing rift within the Republican Party.
