Author Archive
Erin Mershon
Oversight
The perils of bypassing Congress
On climate change, Obama is likely to go it alone. Is that a good idea?
- Catherine Hollander and Erin Mershon , National Journal
Management
Behind the scenes of the 57th inauguration
The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region is planning extensive crowd management for Obama's second inauguration.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal
Oversight
Coburn adds snow-cone machines, armored-vehicle pumpkin festival protection to his hit list
DHS grants to cities are rife with waste, senator says in new report.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal
Management
Capitol poses serious obstacles for people with disabilities
The sidewalks of the Capitol complex alone challenge disabled visitors.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal
Oversight
The book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviar
Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal
Oversight
Senate Republicans block vote on vet jobs bill
Both the measure and the opposition criticized for playing politics.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal
Tech
Electric car chargers coming to Congress
The installation is ahead of demand.
- Erin Mershon , National Journal