http://www.govexec.comCharlie Clark joined <i>Government Executive</i> in the fall of 2009. He has been on staff at <i>The Washington Post, Congressional Quarterly, National Journal</i>, Time-Life Books, <i>Tax Analysts</i>, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and the National Center on Education and the Economy. He has written or edited online news, daily news stories, long features, wire copy, magazines, books and organizational media strategies.en-usWed, 22 May 2013 15:40:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/review-board-co-chair-and-issa-close-agreement-benghazi-testimony/63518/Negotiations center on House oversight panel subpoena demanding private interview on the board’s work.Charles S. ClarkWed, 22 May 2013 15:40:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/review-board-co-chair-and-issa-close-agreement-benghazi-testimony/63518/OversightFormer Ambassador Thomas Pickering said Government Executive that “discussions are ongoing, and it is my hope to reach firm arrangements shortly.”Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/irs-official-invokes-fifth-lawmakers-criticize-treasury-ig/63515/Did Lerner waive her right to silence when she proclaimed her innocence?Charles S. ClarkWed, 22 May 2013 15:31:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/irs-official-invokes-fifth-lawmakers-criticize-treasury-ig/63515/OversightLois Lerner, head of the IRS unit that decides whether to grant tax-exempt status to groups, listens during a hearing on Capitol Hill. J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-ask-acting-gsa-chief-stay-permanently/63443/Dan Tangherlini has presided over reforms since Las Vegas conference spending scandal.Charles S. ClarkWed, 22 May 2013 08:16:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-ask-acting-gsa-chief-stay-permanently/63443/ManagementCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/politics-didnt-motivate-irs-target-tea-party-ex-chiefs-say/63422/Senators and IG promise further probes.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 16:49:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/politics-didnt-motivate-irs-target-tea-party-ex-chiefs-say/63422/OversightSteven Miller testified in front of Congress earlier this month. J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-administration-really-breaking-red-tape-records/63398/Conservative group claims more Federal Register pages equal a greater regulatory burden.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 15:00:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-administration-really-breaking-red-tape-records/63398/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/health-care-implementation-will-be-bumpy-fruitful-says-panel/63368/IRS scandal not seen affecting privacy protections in Affordable Care Act.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 11:53:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/health-care-implementation-will-be-bumpy-fruitful-says-panel/63368/ManagementHirurg/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/rep-issa-subpoenas-ambassador-pickering-testify-benghazi-report/63254/House Oversight chairman calls refusal to meet privately ‘inconsistent’ with transparency.Charles S. ClarkFri, 17 May 2013 15:13:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/rep-issa-subpoenas-ambassador-pickering-testify-benghazi-report/63254/OversightRetired Ambassador Thomas PickeringManuel Balce Ceneta/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-accelerates-permits-infrastructure-projects/63251/Presidential memo and performance dashboard hailed by Transportation Secretary.Charles S. ClarkFri, 17 May 2013 14:44:53 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-accelerates-permits-infrastructure-projects/63251/ManagementBarack Obama spoke at the Key Bridge in Washington to promote infrastructure programs in 2011.Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/gsa-mishandled-executive-bonuses-watchdog-says/63245/Agency skirted legal requirements in awards totaling $160,700.Charles S. ClarkFri, 17 May 2013 13:10:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/gsa-mishandled-executive-bonuses-watchdog-says/63245/Pay & BenefitsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/agencies-need-congress-help-weed-out-duplicate-programs/63227/Some people won’t be pleased at losing their projects, panel told.Charles S. ClarkThu, 16 May 2013 16:29:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/agencies-need-congress-help-weed-out-duplicate-programs/63227/ManagementHomeStudio/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/pickering-says-he-will-testify-benghazi-only-public/63223/Oversight Panel Chairman Issa’s demand for private session teed up clash.Charles S. ClarkThu, 16 May 2013 15:52:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/pickering-says-he-will-testify-benghazi-only-public/63223/DefenseFormer Ambassador Thomas Pickering Chris Usher/APhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/gsa-underpaid-small-business-contractors-house-probe-finds/63203/Federal Acquisition Service will pay $3 million in past guarantees.Charles S. ClarkThu, 16 May 2013 09:37:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/gsa-underpaid-small-business-contractors-house-probe-finds/63203/Contracting“GSA’s case for canceling these contracts in terms of dollars saved did not account for paying some of these firms the $2,500 they would be owed under their contracts,” Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said in a statement.Flickr user republicanconferencehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-democrats-issue-new-tally-sequester-harms/63181/Appropriators warn of long-term shortfalls in airport modernization, Coast Guard training, food inspection.Charles S. ClarkWed, 15 May 2013 17:03:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-democrats-issue-new-tally-sequester-harms/63181/OversightRep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, was among those signing the letter.Ron Edmonds/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/political-pressures-harden-irs-management-issues-grow-clearer/63188/With congressional hearings, agency may find opportunity to clarify practices.Charles S. ClarkWed, 15 May 2013 17:00:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/political-pressures-harden-irs-management-issues-grow-clearer/63188/ManagementHouse Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, on Wednesday, said, "My question isn't about who is going to resign. My question is who's going to jail over this scandal?”Cliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/gsa-close-unloading-two-more-excess-federal-properties/63079/Sales proceed on Minnesota ammunition plant and Montana office building.Charles S. ClarkThu, 09 May 2013 16:25:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/gsa-close-unloading-two-more-excess-federal-properties/63079/ManagementSigns at the entrance of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.Jim Mone/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/senator-pressures-omb-delayed-safety-regulations/63077/Some rules have moved 'from the back burner to the deep freeze,' Connecticut Democrat says.Charles S. ClarkThu, 09 May 2013 14:40:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/senator-pressures-omb-delayed-safety-regulations/63077/Management“I’m writing OMB to remind the agency that there are human costs to delay,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said in his letter.Susan Walsh/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/lawmaker-renews-gop-bid-defund-key-census-survey/63053/Rep. Jeff Duncan says economic questionnaire is invasive and harasses people.Charles S. ClarkWed, 08 May 2013 17:13:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/lawmaker-renews-gop-bid-defund-key-census-survey/63053/OversightRep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C.House Committee on Homeland Securityhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/push-curb-payments-dead-beneficiaries-intensifies/63051/Senate panel welcomes Obama plans to improve data accuracy and widen agency access.Charles S. ClarkWed, 08 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/push-curb-payments-dead-beneficiaries-intensifies/63051/Management“Federal agencies made an estimated $108 billion in improper payments for fiscal year 2012, a small reduction from previous years,” noted Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del.AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/longtime-dcaa-whistleblower-keeps-discontent-alive/63027/Reformers in management say George Duggan’s concerns have been addressed.Charles S. ClarkWed, 08 May 2013 09:34:47 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/longtime-dcaa-whistleblower-keeps-discontent-alive/63027/DefenseKeith A Frith/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/deputy-defense-chief-renews-call-brac-military-pay-cuts/63026/Carter says 'strategic transition' should include civilian workforce trim of 5 percent.Charles S. ClarkTue, 07 May 2013 16:35:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/deputy-defense-chief-renews-call-brac-military-pay-cuts/63026/DefenseDeputy Defense Secretary Ashton CarterCarolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/senator-charges-justice-cover-labor-nominee/63025/Dispute over Thomas Perez complicates whistleblower hearing.Charles S. ClarkTue, 07 May 2013 16:33:27 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/senator-charges-justice-cover-labor-nominee/63025/OversightSen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, accused the Justice Department of delays in releasing documents concerning Perez’s 2011 intervention in a Minnesota discrimination case.Cliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/departures-leave-gap-omb-management-team/62989/First chief performance officer and associate director for performance and personnel management step down.Charles S. ClarkMon, 06 May 2013 12:43:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/departures-leave-gap-omb-management-team/62989/ManagementFormer acting Budget Director Jeffrey Zients J. Scott Applewhite/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obamas-picks-commerce-ustr-revive-reorganization-talk/62973/Pritzker and Froman would figure in a new business department.Charles S. ClarkFri, 03 May 2013 17:14:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obamas-picks-commerce-ustr-revive-reorganization-talk/62973/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/fallen-diplomats-honored-high-profile-ceremony/62965/Biden, Kerry pay tribute to eight, including Benghazi victims.Charles S. ClarkFri, 03 May 2013 14:26:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/fallen-diplomats-honored-high-profile-ceremony/62965/ManagementSusan Walsh/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/faa-puts-plan-air-controllers-report-weather/62948/Do controllers have time to take on contractors’ duties?Charles S. ClarkThu, 02 May 2013 17:14:50 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/faa-puts-plan-air-controllers-report-weather/62948/TechnologyContinental Airlines flight 3306 from Toronto casts a shadow over a snow covered parking lot as it approaches Newark airport in Newark, New Jersey.Nick Ut/AP File Photo