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Stephen Goldsmith, former board chairman of the Corporation for National and Community Service, has assumed the position of interim board chairman with the expiration of Alan D. Solomont’s term on the board.
Solomont’s term as board chairman expired on Oct. 6., along with his term on the board. Under the new Serve America Act, members of the board may remain for as long as a year after their term expire, in order for a replacement to be named.
Solomont, a major donor and contributions bundler for President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, had thought he’d leave the CEO position as the new U.S. ambassador to Spain. But days after Solomont’s confirmation hearing for the post last month, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) put a hold on his nomination – until the corporation and other administration officials respond to his request for more information about the June firing of CNCS Inspector General Gerald Walpin.
The hold, which is indefinite, came three months after Grassley first requested extensive documentation, including internal memos and e-mails, about what led to the president’s decision to fire Walpin.
CNCS spokeswoman Ashley Etienne said in an e-mail, “The corporation is working with Sen. Grassley to address the questions that he raised.’
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