Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
One for the lab
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Wednesday that she has secured over $415 million in funding for the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, New York, for fiscal 2024. It is a "historic amount of funding for the lab and its critical mission," the New York Republican said in a statement. Published March 27, 2024
Easter spending to reach near-record $22 billion this year
Americans have not lost interest in one traditional holiday. Consumer spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation. Published March 26, 2024
Kucinich ready to run
Let us now consider Dennis Kucinich, who served as the mayor of Cleveland in the late 1970s, then was elected the U.S. House from Ohio's 10th Congressional District from 1997 to 2013. He also ran for U.S. president in the 2004 and 2008 Democratic primaries. Mr. Kucinich is not done yet. Published March 25, 2024
Medal of Honor recipients honor others’ service
National Medal of Honor Day is Monday - a day for Medal of Honor recipients themselves to honor Americans who have gone above and beyond to assist their neighbors, communities, and those in need - through acts of valor and service. Published March 24, 2024
Texas unimpressed by Biden’s fundraising visit during border chaos
President Biden was on a fundraising mission to Texas this week, seeking to expand his campaign purse as Election Day grows nearer. Mr. Biden raised $2.5 million at one event in Dallas alone, according to The Dallas Morning News. Published March 21, 2024
Biden drops into Arizona to mobilize Hispanic vote
President Biden ventured to Arizona on Tuesday in an effort to reach out to Hispanic voters. His appearance at a local restaurant in Phoenix was heralded by campaign signs that read "Latinos con Biden/Harris." Published March 20, 2024
Domestic certification seal to aid American farmers
American Farmland Trust -- a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land -- has launched a new "U.S. Farmed" certification and packaging seal for products that derive at least 95% of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the U.S. Find the group at Farmland.org. Published March 19, 2024
C-SPAN turns 45
Let's have a round of applause for C-SPAN, which marks its 45th year of covering Congress on Tuesday. A mission statement offers some clues about the public affairs cable channel's remarkable longevity. Published March 18, 2024
Tim Scott holds nothing back in endorsement of Donald Trump
"I'm sick of the Left's race-baiting. I'm sick of the Left's open-border propaganda. I'm sick of the Left's hypocrisy. I'm just plain old sick and tired of the Left," Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, said in his emailed outreach. Published March 17, 2024
Who comes first?: Rubio asks about Pentagon’s Ukraine diversion plans
"Reports indicate the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is considering diverting money from quality of life projects for U.S. service members to fund the United States' continued effort in support of Ukraine. At a time when the military has such poor retention and recruitment numbers, the DoD must put our service members first," Sen. Marco Rubio said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway. Published March 14, 2024
Tending the sea walls
A historic spot in the nation's capital is about to get some genuine TLC. Published March 13, 2024
The Trump endorsement pays off handsomely for GOP candidates
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump endorsed candidates in the recent primaries on March 5. One president has reached out a great deal -- the other. not so much. Published March 12, 2024
A new potato policy
It's never too early to be prepared, perhaps. The nonprofit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- that's PETA for short -- has a timely message for the White House. Published March 11, 2024
The furor over Biden’s use of the word ‘illegal’ and his subsequent apology
Let us recall that President Biden used the term "illegal" during his recent State of the Union speech. There is still discussion about that moment, and about the proper use of the word itself. Sen. Tim Scott has addressed the use of the term "illegal" in a conversation on Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" anchor Maria Bartiromo. Published March 10, 2024
Kennedy’s independent presidential campaign keeps on keeping on
Independent presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still very much on the campaign trail, continuing his quest to reach the White House. Is he a threat to those who are also running for the highest office in the land? Published March 7, 2024
RNC dubs tonight’s big speech ‘Biden’s State of Confusion’
"Biden's State Of Confusion: Biden may be confused about the state of the union, but Americans know they are worse off because of the failures of his administration," the Republican National Committee said in a well-researched and wide ranging report which spans eight pages and cites press coverage, research reports and other sources to make its points. Published March 6, 2024
Rush Limbaugh gets honor from Florida broadcasters
The late Rush Limbaugh has not been forgotten by his professional peers. The well-known and well-loved conservative radio host has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, which honors and recognizes on-air hosts who spent at least 25 years in the broadcasting industry. Published March 5, 2024
‘Bidenomics’ a hard sell nowadays
Say farewell to "Bidenomics." The much-used term is losing its cachet, some say. Published March 4, 2024
Former baseball great Steve Garvey in tie with Adam Schiff in U.S. Senate race
Could this be a home run for a baseball great in the Golden State? Published March 3, 2024
Trump, Biden border showdown provides press with day of headlines
Two presidents and one border: The arrival of President Biden and former President Donald Trump at the southern U.S. border at least provided the press with fodder for headlines. Published February 29, 2024
