Government Executive - Authors - Jim Tankersleyhttp://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 03 Dec 2012 08:06:05 -0500Few signs of progress toward a fiscal cliff deal http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/few-signs-progress-toward-fiscal-cliff-deal/59895/On TV interviews, Geithner and Boehner reveal little indicating policy breakthroughs.Jim Tankersley, National JournalMon, 03 Dec 2012 08:06:05 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/few-signs-progress-toward-fiscal-cliff-deal/59895/Oversight“The only thing that would keep us from getting there,” Timothy Geithner said, “is a refusal from Republicans to let rates go up on the wealthiest Americans, and I don’t think they’re going to do that.”Chris Usher/APAnalysis: Romney’s ‘47 percent' talk explains his struggles with swing votershttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/analysis-romneys-47-percent-talk-explains-his-struggles-swing-voters/58176/Independents disagree with his views on government's role.Jim TankersleyTue, 18 Sep 2012 08:46:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/analysis-romneys-47-percent-talk-explains-his-struggles-swing-voters/58176/ManagementMitt Romney campaigned in the Ohio rain Friday.Charles Dharapak/APThe quick economic case for V.P. Paul Ryanhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/quick-economic-case-vp-paul-ryan/57352/Romney might need a good salesman to secure budget cuts to accompany a debt limit increase.Jim Tankersley, National JournalFri, 10 Aug 2012 17:04:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/quick-economic-case-vp-paul-ryan/57352/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/APRomney adviser: Cut entitlements to spare Defense, save jobshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/07/romney-adviser-cut-entitlements-spare-defense-save-jobs/56988/Romney had not previously suggested where he would cut spending.Jim Tankersley, National JournalWed, 25 Jul 2012 08:27:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/07/romney-adviser-cut-entitlements-spare-defense-save-jobs/56988/DefenseJohn LehmanManuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photoCommerce chief resigns, citing effects of seizure http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/commerce-chief-resigns-citing-effects-seizure/56395/Bryson went on medical leave after the traffic incident in San Diego.Jim Tankersley, National JournalThu, 21 Jun 2012 11:53:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/commerce-chief-resigns-citing-effects-seizure/56395/ManagementManuel Balce Ceneta/APCommerce secretary takes leave of absencehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/commerce-secretary-takes-leave-absence/56214/John Bryson was involved in separate traffic accidents in California over the weekend.Major Garrett and Jim Tankersley, National JournalTue, 12 Jun 2012 08:11:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/commerce-secretary-takes-leave-absence/56214/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/APObama’s jobs plan: timely, targeted, but incompletehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/09/obamas-jobs-plan-timely-targeted-but-incomplete/34872/As stimulus, the new proposal appears much better designed than the Recovery Act.Jim TankersleyFri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/09/obamas-jobs-plan-timely-targeted-but-incomplete/34872/NewsStunning jobs report complicates debt deal for both Obama, GOPhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/07/stunning-jobs-report-complicates-debt-deal-for-both-obama-gop/34340/Weak employment numbers seen as argument against the president's strategy of mimicking Republicans' call for government belt-tightening.Jim TankersleyFri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/07/stunning-jobs-report-complicates-debt-deal-for-both-obama-gop/34340/NewsPlaying with fire: A manmade debt-limit crisishttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/playing-with-fire-a-manmade-debt-limit-crisis/33979/Congress may take a page from the book of firefighters in negotiatiing the debt limit crisisJim TankersleyTue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/05/playing-with-fire-a-manmade-debt-limit-crisis/33979/OversightThe cost of battling bin Laden: $3 trillionhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/the-cost-of-battling-bin-laden-3-trillion/33924/Over 15 years, the terrorist leader cost America more than any villain, ever -- which is exactly the way he wanted it.Jim Tankersley and Tim FernholzFri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/05/the-cost-of-battling-bin-laden-3-trillion/33924/DefenseA Japan-reactor repeat in the United States could cost the government dearlyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/a-japan-reactor-repeat-in-the-united-states-could-cost-the-government-dearly/33531/Taxpayers, not the utilities, would be liable for most of the bill.Jim TankersleyTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/a-japan-reactor-repeat-in-the-united-states-could-cost-the-government-dearly/33531/OversightCommission sets stage for 2011 budget debatehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/commission-sets-stage-for-2011-budget-debate/32874/Panel co-chairmen expect House spending blueprint to include many of their recommendations.Jim Tankersley and Humberto SanchezFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/commission-sets-stage-for-2011-budget-debate/32874/OversightDeficit commission's final plan releasedhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/deficit-commissions-final-plan-released/32837/Strategy is more detailed than a draft the panel's chairmen floated in early November, but contains few fundamental changes.Katy O'Donnell, Jim Tankersley, and Clifford MarksWed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/deficit-commissions-final-plan-released/32837/Oversight