Click here to see the video. On his very first day in office, President Obama signed a memorandum to all federal agencies directing them to break down barriers to transparency, participation, and collaboration between the federal government and the people it is to serve. As an example of the steps taken in response, the White […]
President Barack Obama meets with former Vice President Al Gore in the Oval Office in advance of his Wednesday meeting with business and environmental leaders at the White House regarding the Copenhagen conference, Dec. 7, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza) President Barack Obama met with former Vice President Al Gore in the […]
In an appropriate first for the White House, we’ll be announcing the White House’s Open Government Plan in a live online chat with Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra and Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra. Watch the announcement, then ask your questions and make your suggestions live. Watch live through WhiteHouse.gov/live Watch, discuss and engage through […]
President Barack Obama talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in the Oval Office, Dec. 7, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) President Barack Obama walks along the Colonnade at the White House with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Dec. 7, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) […]
Today from 2 to 3 p.m. EST at http://www.dol.gov/regulations, Secretary Solis will host a live web chat to discuss the contents of the Department of Labor’s new regulatory agenda, which focuses on improving the lives of working Americans and leveling the playing field for businesses that play by the rules. Secretary Solis’ chat will be […]
Last night in the White House’s East Room, five legendary artists and performers were honored for their unparalleled contributions to America’s cultural heritage. Comedian Mel Brooks, jazz musician David Brubek, opera singer Grace Brumby, rocker Bruce Springsteen and actor Robert DeNiro accepted the award, bestowed upon recipients once a year by the center’s trustees and […]
Ed. Note: Bumped to the top of the blog. Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Department of Energy Undersecretary Dr. Kristina M. Johnson join Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski in hosting a Clean Energy Economy Forum in Seattle, WA. The group will be discussing the need for a […]
Starting at 3:00 PM EST today, the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) will hold its next public meeting to provide an update on the research and preparatory work conducted in the subcommittees. Listen to the meeting live at www.whitehouse.gov/live. The PERAB will vote on presenting formal advice and recommendations to the President through the […]
It’s no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports. Supporting editorial: "Good News […]
The Congressional Research Service has released a report concluding that President Obama’s historic reforms to the culture of lobbying in Washington have "already changed the relationship between lobbyists and covered executive branch officials." We’re pleased that CRS recognized a fact that is apparent every day to those of us who work in government: the President’s […]
