http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 14 Jun 2013 09:22:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/gop-not-backing-down-border-security-immigration-bill/64883/Republicans insist something’s needed on security to get their support for reform.Chris FratesFri, 14 Jun 2013 09:22:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/06/gop-not-backing-down-border-security-immigration-bill/64883/DefenseA sign marks the border near San Ysidro, California.United States Customs and Border Protectionhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/06/republicans-plan-take-down-consumer-protection-agency-chief/64385/GOP could spotlight recess-appointed Cordray's 'personal defects.'Chris Frates, National JournalThu, 06 Jun 2013 09:50:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/06/republicans-plan-take-down-consumer-protection-agency-chief/64385/OversightThe president nominated Richard Cordray in July, 2011.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/03/dont-expect-any-backroom-deals-sequester-now/61608/Congress now likely to address fiscal situation through regular legislative process.Chris FratesFri, 01 Mar 2013 08:24:59 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/03/dont-expect-any-backroom-deals-sequester-now/61608/Management - Cutting CostsJacquelyn Martin/AP http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/once-unthinkable-severe-spending-cuts-now-seem-plausible/60840/Senators increasingly see sequester as the best deal either side can get.Stacy Kaper and Chris Frates, National JournalThu, 24 Jan 2013 08:07:17 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/once-unthinkable-severe-spending-cuts-now-seem-plausible/60840/Oversight"The only thing worse than the sequester is no sequester. We have got to hit those budget targets," Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., said.Flickr user gageskidmorehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/senate-democrats-likely-no-budget-no-pay-debt-limit-fix/60810/Deal suspends the debt limit until May 18.Chris Frates, National JournalWed, 23 Jan 2013 08:52:09 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/senate-democrats-likely-no-budget-no-pay-debt-limit-fix/60810/OversightSen Harry Reid, D-Nev., said, “I’m very glad that … they’re going to send us a clean debt ceiling bill.”J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/house-gop-seeing-sequester-not-debt-ceiling-fight-pick/60755/'Sometimes you’ve got to lay down a sacrifice bunt,' says Rep. Dennis Ross.Billy House and Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 18 Jan 2013 10:37:58 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/house-gop-seeing-sequester-not-debt-ceiling-fight-pick/60755/OversightOrhan Cam/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/heres-whats-fiscal-cliff-deal-passed-senate/60406/From tax hikes to a two-month delay in sequestration.Catherine Hollander and Chris Frates, National JournalTue, 01 Jan 2013 09:19:58 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/heres-whats-fiscal-cliff-deal-passed-senate/60406/OversightSen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., left, walks with Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to the Senate floor Tuesday.Alex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/cliff-deal-would-extend-tax-cuts-households-450000/60401/Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Vice President Joe Biden work to craft last-minute agreement to prevent tax hikes.Chris Frates, National JournalMon, 31 Dec 2012 14:46:08 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/cliff-deal-would-extend-tax-cuts-households-450000/60401/Managementalexskopje/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/12/cola-calculation-center-latest-fiscal-cliff-standoff/60389/McConnell calls in Biden to 'help jump start the negotiations.'Chris Frates, National JournalSun, 30 Dec 2012 17:41:06 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/12/cola-calculation-center-latest-fiscal-cliff-standoff/60389/Pay & BenefitsMatt Rourke/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/fiscal-cliff-negotiations-slow-motion-car-wreck/60367/The best chance for a deal seems to lay with Senate leaders of both parties.Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 28 Dec 2012 09:59:04 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/fiscal-cliff-negotiations-slow-motion-car-wreck/60367/OversightSpeaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio.Jacquelyn Martin/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/why-fiscal-cliff-deal-still-possible/60310/The best time to negotiate may be when the Capitol is empty.Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 21 Dec 2012 08:09:09 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/why-fiscal-cliff-deal-still-possible/60310/OversightThe Brumidi Corridors of the United States Capitol are mostly empty during recess.Alex Brandon/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/democrats-dodge-questions-spending-cuts/60255/Obama’s plan calls for $1.2 trillion in reductions, including a switch to the chained CPI.Chris Frates, National JournalWed, 19 Dec 2012 08:16:26 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/democrats-dodge-questions-spending-cuts/60255/OversightSenate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/can-boehner-sell-gop-obamas-new-fiscal-cliff-offer/60233/Rank-and-file reaction will determine the speaker's leeway to cut a deal.Nancy Cook and Chris Frates, National JournalTue, 18 Dec 2012 09:02:22 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/can-boehner-sell-gop-obamas-new-fiscal-cliff-offer/60233/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/majority-leader-expects-senate-back-dec-26/60215/Legislative leaders often use the threat of holiday week sessions to force action.Chris Frates, National JournalMon, 17 Dec 2012 15:16:51 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/majority-leader-expects-senate-back-dec-26/60215/OversightJacquelyn Martin/AP http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/boehner-back-white-house-talking-fiscal-cliff/60211/Both sides say an agreement is not imminent.Chris Frates, National JournalMon, 17 Dec 2012 12:40:50 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/boehner-back-white-house-talking-fiscal-cliff/60211/OversightJohn Boehner held a news conference Friday on the fiscal cliff.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/democrats-declare-checkmate-fiscal-cliff-debate/60165/Republicans, meanwhile, reject as fantasy the idea that they are boxed in.Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 14 Dec 2012 09:22:41 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/democrats-declare-checkmate-fiscal-cliff-debate/60165/Oversight Paperboat/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/boehner-obama-no-closer-cliff-deal-after-latest-offers/60105/The president and speaker remain hundreds of billions of dollars apart in talks.Nancy Cook and Chris Frates, National JournalWed, 12 Dec 2012 07:41:31 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/boehner-obama-no-closer-cliff-deal-after-latest-offers/60105/ManagementJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2012/12/gephardt-fiscal-cliff-deal-will-cost-some-lawmakers-their-jobs/60029/Getting a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff is going to cost some lawmakers their jobs.Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 07 Dec 2012 15:25:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2012/12/gephardt-fiscal-cliff-deal-will-cost-some-lawmakers-their-jobs/60029/Management - Cutting CostsCharlie Riedel/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/boehners-fiscal-cliff-counter-offer-doesnt-satisfy-white-house/59929/Plan does not raise enough in revenue, Democrats say.Chris Frates, National JournalTue, 04 Dec 2012 08:16:57 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/boehners-fiscal-cliff-counter-offer-doesnt-satisfy-white-house/59929/OversightOrhan Camr/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/mccain-calls-kerry-mr-secretary/59919/Kerry jokes about their failed presidential campaigns.Chris Frates, National JournalMon, 03 Dec 2012 14:19:16 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/mccain-calls-kerry-mr-secretary/59919/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/all-sides-claim-deal-fiscal-cliff-obtainable/59594/Lawmakers won't wait until the 'last day of December to get it done,' Reid says.Chris Frates, National JournalFri, 16 Nov 2012 14:51:49 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/all-sides-claim-deal-fiscal-cliff-obtainable/59594/OversightCarolyn Kaster/AP