Government Executive - Authors - Erin Mershon http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 29 Jan 2013 16:47:15 -0500The perils of bypassing Congresshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/perils-bypassing-congress/60973/On climate change, Obama is likely to go it alone. Is that a good idea?Catherine Hollander and Erin Mershon , National JournalTue, 29 Jan 2013 16:47:15 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/perils-bypassing-congress/60973/OversightThe Ross Sea's glaciers are part of Antarctica's scenery.Sergey Tarasenko/Shutterstock.comBehind the scenes of the 57th inauguration http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/behind-scenes-57th-inauguration/60131/The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region is planning extensive crowd management for Obama's second inauguration.Erin Mershon , National JournalWed, 12 Dec 2012 17:16:44 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/behind-scenes-57th-inauguration/60131/ManagementConstruction continues Tuesday on the viewing stands for the January event.J. Scott Applewhite/APCoburn adds snow-cone machines, armored-vehicle pumpkin festival protection to his hit listhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/coburn-adds-snow-cone-machines-armored-vehicle-pumpkin-festival-protection-his-hit-list/59959/DHS grants to cities are rife with waste, senator says in new report.Erin Mershon , National JournalWed, 05 Dec 2012 09:23:23 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/coburn-adds-snow-cone-machines-armored-vehicle-pumpkin-festival-protection-his-hit-list/59959/OversightSusan Walsh/AP file photoCapitol poses serious obstacles for people with disabilitieshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/capitol-poses-serious-obstacles-people-disabilities/58858/The sidewalks of the Capitol complex alone challenge disabled visitors.Erin Mershon , National JournalThu, 18 Oct 2012 09:38:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/capitol-poses-serious-obstacles-people-disabilities/58858/ManagementEvan Vucci/AP file photoThe book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviarhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/book-government-waste-robo-squirrels-caviar/58794/Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.Erin Mershon , National JournalTue, 16 Oct 2012 08:58:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/book-government-waste-robo-squirrels-caviar/58794/Oversight Dream79/Shutterstock.comSenate Republicans block vote on vet jobs billhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/senate-republicans-stop-vote-vet-jobs-bill/58222/Both the measure and the opposition criticized for playing politics.Erin Mershon , National JournalWed, 19 Sep 2012 14:28:06 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/senate-republicans-stop-vote-vet-jobs-bill/58222/OversightSen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., raised a point of order against the bill on WednesdayJ. Scott Applewhite/AP file photoElectric car chargers coming to Congresshttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/08/electric-car-chargers-coming-congress/57553/The installation is ahead of demand.Erin Mershon , National JournalTue, 21 Aug 2012 11:56:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/08/electric-car-chargers-coming-congress/57553/TechnologyThe Chevrolet VoltPaul Sancya/AP