Charles E. Johnson (government official)
American government official (1936–2024)
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Charles Edwin Johnson (June 15, 1936 – January 7, 2024) was an American civil servant. He had served as Acting United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from January to April 2009 during the Obama presidency.[1][2] Johnson was appointed by then President George W. Bush in 2005 as Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance. He was a public accountant for 31 years prior to joining the department.[1] Johnson died from blood cancer on January 7, 2024, at the age of 87.[3]
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byMike Leavitt
Succeeded byKathleen Sebelius
BornJune 15, 1936
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Charles Edwin Johnson | |
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| United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Acting | |
| In office January 20, 2009 – April 28, 2009 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Mike Leavitt |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Sebelius |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1936 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2024 (aged 87) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Spouse | Susanna Brown Johnson |
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