21st Century Government
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President Obama and Vice President Biden launch the Campaign to Cut Waste, which will hunt down and eliminate misspent tax dollars in every agency and department across the Federal Government.

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  • More Than 2.7 Million Records Released

    Posted by Matt Compton on October 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT

    In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in July 2012. Today’s release also includes visitor records generated prior to September 16, 2009 that were requested by members of the public in September 2012 pursuant to the White House voluntary disclosure policy. This release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.7 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

    Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.

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  • More Than 2.6 Million Records Released

    Posted by Matt Compton on September 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT

    In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in June 2012. Today’s release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.6 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

    Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.

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  • More Than 2.5 Million Records Released

    Posted by Matt Compton on August 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT

    In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in May 2012. Today’s release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.5 million—all of which can be viewed in our  Disclosures section. In addition, due to personal safety concerns, the White House has withheld two visitor records related to participants in a meeting on domestic violence.

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  • More Than 2.4 Million Records Released

    Posted by Matt Compton on July 27, 2012 at 4:10 PM EDT

    In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in April 2012, and additional records from March 2012 not included in last month’s posting due to a technical constraint. Today’s release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.4 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

    Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.

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  • More Than 2.3 Million Records Released

    Posted by Colleen Curtis on June 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM EDT

    In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in March 2012. Due to a technical constraint, additional records from March 2012 will be included in the July 27, 2012 disclosure. Today’s release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.3 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

    Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.

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  • Financial Disclosure Reports Now Available

    Posted by Kathryn Ruemmler on June 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT

    Public Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 278) for White House officials are now available. Interested parties may request reports electronically by completing the application form available here.

    Once the application form is submitted, reports will be sent via email in PDF format. Please call the press office if you have any questions.

    Kathryn Ruemmler is Counsel to the President

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