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Inside the Transition: Technology, Innovation and Government Reform
The Obama Administations commitment to reform and transparency is embodied by the one of the Transitions most dynamic groupsthe TIGR (Technology, Innovation and Government Reform) Team. The experts who serve in TIGR advocated for some of our most innovative features on Change.govincluding the Citize …
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From Lady Liberty to renewable energy
Just a few days before his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama stopped in Bedford Heights, Ohio, to visit the Cardinal Fastener factory there. In his remarks, President-elect Obama pointed out that the company's roots in the country go deep -- its bolts appear in bo …
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Our democratic tradition
In his final weekly address before assuming office, President-elect Barack Obama speaks about the upcoming Inauguration activities, a tradition at the heart of our democracy. This year's inauguration will be the most open and accessible in history. Thousands of people will come together -- not just …
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Wrapping up the Citizen’s Briefing Book
Every day, the President receives books filled with facts and recommendations to be considered while crafting and enacting policies. The Citizen's Briefing Book -- a project that has enabled everyday Americans to share their expertise and insight with President Obama -- has been a tremendous success …
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Inside the Transition: More behind-the-scenes videos from the Office of Public Liaison
On Wednesday, we put up videos from our Office of Public Liaison's meetings with women small business owners, LGBT and youth groups. Today we're adding meetings with Asian American and Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups to the series. The Transition has been an opportunity to get feedback from peo …
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Citizen’s Briefing Book: Brian Deese reacts
Browsing through the Citizen's Briefing Book, Transition Economic policy team member Brian Deese echoed the importance of an idea posted by a visitor to the site. "The commentor is completely right," Deese said. "Figuring out ways to help small businesses pursue new, cutting-edge areas of our econom …
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Citizen’s Briefing Book: Tom Daschle reacts
"The Citizen's Briefing Book is important to us. And we know it will be important to you, as well." That's what Tom Daschle, Secretary-designate of Health and Human Services, had to say after sitting down to read through some of the top rated ideas and comments in our new feature. The Citizen's Brie …
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Citizen’s Briefing Book: Dr. Steven Chu reacts
In the upcoming Obama administration, Dr. Steven Chu will lead the charge to find solutions to the growing energy problems we face. Dr. Chu has been following the comments and ideas in the Citizen's Briefing Book from Americans who understand the scope of these problems, and who are offering bold so …
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Citizen’s Briefing Book: Arne Duncan reacts
"Working collectively, together with the President-elect, we have the chance to do something extraordinary." That's just part of the reaction we got from talking with Secretary-designate of Education Arne Duncan about the Citizen's Briefing Book project now underway on the site. Mr. Duncan adds an i …
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Vice President-elect Biden returns to D.C. from fact-finding trip
Vice President-elect Joe Biden returned to Washington D.C. today and toured the Transition offices with President-elect Barack Obama. They were joined by Armed Services Committee member Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who recently traveled with Vice President-elect Biden to Kuwait, Pakistan, Afghanista …
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Citizen�s Briefing Book: Heather Higginbottom reacts
As incoming Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council in the White House, Heather Higginbottom's daily work will involve an array of diverse topics and issue areas. By monitoring the Citizen's Briefing Book, she's been able to follow some of your dicussions and track your ideas about the same i …
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President-elect and Vice President-elect visit the Supreme Court
President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden visited the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. today. They met with Chief Justice John G. Roberts and seven of the other eight justices. See pictures from the event below. Download high resolution versions here, he …
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Citizen’s Briefing Book: Nancy Sutley reacts
Right now, the community on this site is writing and producing a Citizen's Briefing Book that will land on President Obama's desk in the White House soon after he takes office. The project has solicited thousands of submissions and comments. Transition team members have been attentively watching the …
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Inside the Transition: Office of Public Liaison
Today we're launching a series of videos to give you a feel for the some of conversations we've been having over the course of the Transition. Check out our videos from recent meetings with advocates for women small business owners, LGBT and youth issues, and let us know what you think. Inside the …
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New official portrait released
Today we are releasing the new official portrait for President Barack Obama. It was taken by Pete Souza, the newly-announced official White House photographer. It is the first time that an official presidential portrait was taken with a digital camera. You can see the portrait below, or click here t …
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Pictures from the Senate Democratic caucus
President-elect Obama met with the Senate Democratic caucus today on Capitol Hill. See pictures from the event below.
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Video: HHS Secretary-designate Daschle travels to community health care discussion
Over the past few weeks, thousands of people in all fifty states have volunteered to participate in health care discussions in their communities. They invited their friends, neighbors and co-workers and met in cafes, living rooms and schools. You can see some of the photos they sent us here: …
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Immigration, security top issues in meeting with Mexican President Calder�n
Continuing a long-standing tradition between the leaders of the two nations, President-elect Obama met today with Mexican President Felipe Calderón to discuss some of the major issues that will be the cornerstone of U.S.-Mexico relations during the coming Administration. According to incoming …
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Addressing your concerns on oversight of last year’s rescue package
In both rounds of “Open for Questions” that we’ve hosted here, there’s been a dominant theme in questions about the economy. In the first round Diane from New Jersey had one of the most popular questions overall, asking, “What will you do to establish transparency and …
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Your ideas and submissions in the Citizen’s Briefing Book
One of the goals of this Transition has been to engage Americans in the political process while promoting citizenship online. Our Open Government initiatives have showcased the powerful role that everyday Americans will play in the coming Administration. They've been part of a powerful dialogue that …
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