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  • Celebrating the Release of Open Government Plans 2.0

    Since Open Government plans were released two years ago, a great deal of work has been doneon implementation. And today, agencies are releasing updates of their plans, which include timelines for completing the initiatives in their previous plans, as well as new commitments.


  • Update: Deadline for Summer Jobs+ Code Sprint Extended

    We are overwhelmed by the excitement that the first White House Code Sprint has generated in the developer community so we have decided to extend the deadline by one week.


  • Scientific Integrity Policies Released

    Responding to an initial call by the President—amplified in a memorandum developed by my office with significant input from science stakeholders and the public—departments and agencies across the Federal government have been diligently crafting scientific-integrity policies to guide them as they pursue their diverse missions.


  • The JOBS Act: Encouraging Startups, Supporting Small Businesses

    For the first time, Americans will be able to go online and invest in small businesses and entrepreneurs, which will allow small and young firms to expand and hire more quickly


  • Ask an Entrepreneur: What's Crowdfunding?


  • Announcing the Summer Jobs+ Code Sprint

    We're calling on developers around the country to use the Summer Jobs+ API to build job search apps for your favorite browsers, social networking platforms, smart phones and feature phones.


  • Weekly Wrap Up: “We Need to Keep at It”

    A quick look at the week that was on WhiteHouse.gov.


  • Latina Leader Reflects on the Privilege to Serve

    In honor of National Women’s History Month, Anna M. Gomez, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Deputy Administrator for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) reflects on the way President Obama has empowered women by appointing them to serve at all levels in his Administration.


  • Big Data is a Big Deal

    By improving our ability to extract knowledge and insights from large and complex collections of digital data, the initiative promises to help accelerate the pace of discovery in science and engineering, strengthen our national security, and transform teaching and learning.


  • In Search of a Four-Wheel Dreamliner

    Using lighter materials can dramatically reduce a vehicle’s fuel consumption. For example, a 30 percent reduction in weight can improve fuel economy by 18 - 24 percent.


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