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Jim Tankersley

Jim Tankersley

Former Policy and Politics Editor

    Latest articles by Jim Tankersley

    Politics
    We waited seven months for Trump’s tax plan, and we got ... this?We waited seven months for Trump’s tax plan, and we got ... this?
    Politics

    To overhaul the code, he needs to start sweating some details.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Donald Trump is obsessed with winning, and that’s why he’s losingDonald Trump is obsessed with winning, and that’s why he’s losing
    Politics

    He needs to learn the difference between small victories and big ones.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    The AHCA would break a lot of conservative promises on the economyThe AHCA would break a lot of conservative promises on the economy
    Politics

    Yes, the bill cuts taxes. It also punts on the debt.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Getting ahead in the city is hard. In rural America, it’s even harder.Getting ahead in the city is hard. In rural America, it’s even harder.
    Politics

    A new report highlights the geographic divide in economic mobility.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Culture
    Chuck Berry shaped rock ’n’ roll and defined our childhoodsChuck Berry shaped rock ’n’ roll and defined our childhoods
    Politics
    The Fed just raised interest rates again. Now things get interesting.The Fed just raised interest rates again. Now things get interesting.
    Politics

    It may need to hike faster, if Trump’s tax cuts go through.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Upper-middle-class Americans are quiet winners under the GOP health planUpper-middle-class Americans are quiet winners under the GOP health plan
    Politics

    They get higher subsidies, while the poor get less.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    A key Republican explains why he wants to reinvent taxes, not just cut themA key Republican explains why he wants to reinvent taxes, not just cut them
    Politics

    House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady on taking the hard road on reform.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Why the stock market loves Donald TrumpWhy the stock market loves Donald Trump
    Politics

    Investors keep betting on the upsides from new economic policies, but ignoring the risks.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Globalization was great for Trump’s business. As president, he hates it.Globalization was great for Trump’s business. As president, he hates it.
    Politics

    His inaugural speech took a dark view of US trading partners.

    By Jim Tankersley

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