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Nearly 3.4 Million Records Released

Today's record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to nearly 3.4 million.
November 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

October WAVES Release

Due to the lapse in appropriations earlier this month, the July 2013 White House visitor record release will be delayed two weeks to Friday, November 8.
October 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

More than 3.36 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3.36 million.
September 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

More than 3.34 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3.34 million.
August 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

As ACA Implementation Continues, Consumer Health Care Cost Growth Has Slowed

Prices for personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on health care goods and services rose at their slowest rate in 50 years from May 2012 to May 2013 — by 1.1%.
July 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM ET by Alan Krueger

More than 3.3 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3.3 million.
July 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Open Government is an Open Conversation

As part of our ongoing commitment to the international Open Government Partnership, the Obama Administration has committed to develop a second National Action Plan on Open Government. To accomplish this task effectively, we’ll need all-hands-on-deck. That’s why we plan to solicit and incorporate your input as we develop the National Action Plan “2.0.”
July 3, 2013 at 6:08 PM ET by Lisa Ellman and Hollie Russon Gilman

Nearly 3.3 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to nearly 3.3 million.
June 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Financial Disclosure Reports Now Available

Financial Disclosure Reports for White House officials are now available. Find out how to view them electronically here.
June 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET by Kathryn Ruemmler

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Transformative Civic Engagement

This July, the White House will host a “Champions of Change” event to celebrate these local change-agents, whose exemplary leadership is helping to strengthen our democracy and increase participation in our government.We’re asking you to help us identify these standout local leaders by nominating a Champion of Change for Transformative Civic Engagement
June 5, 2013 at 5:18 PM ET by Lisa Ellman and Nick Sinai

More than 3.2 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3.2 million.
May 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM ET by Matt Compton

Weekly Wrap Up: “What Our Families Deserve”

Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
May 17, 2013 at 6:08 PM ET by Christopher Sponn

The President and Vice President's 2012 Financial Disclosure Forms

See the President and Vice President's 2012 financial disclosure reports.
May 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM ET by Jay Carney

Nearly 3.2 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to nearly 3.2 million.
April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Open Government: A Time for Self-Assessment

The Obama Administration has harnessed new technology to engage the public, worked to disclose information more quickly, and given citizens a greater voice in decision-making. There is more work to do, and we remain committed to continuing this in the second term.
March 29, 2013 at 3:02 PM ET by Lisa Ellman and Todd Park

More than 3.1 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3.1 million.
March 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Sunshine Week: Increasing Access to Publicly Funded Research

During Sunshine Week, we celebrate the ways government can improve public use of government information. We recently took an important step to increase public access to the results of research funded by the Federal Government, focusing on two key products of funded research: peer-reviewed scholarly publications and scientific data.
March 15, 2013 at 1:38 PM ET by Nick Sinai and Mike Stebbins

Sunshine Week: In Celebration of Transparency

Sunshine Week is a good time to reflect on the notable steps the Administration has taken in the last year-and-a-half to fulfill its commitment to implement the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)—a voluntary, global effort designed to increase transparency, strengthen the accountability of natural resource revenues, and build public trust for the governance of these vital activities.
March 14, 2013 at 3:20 PM ET by Lisa Ellman and Rhea Suh

A Visit with Ordinary Heroes

The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free legal service to victims of domestic violence.
March 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Sunshine Week: All Hands on Deck for Open Data

To mark Sunshine Week, the White House is highlighting initiative a day which demonstrates the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to open and accessible government -- today we focus on data transparency and the effort to make government data accessible for economic growth.
March 12, 2013 at 2:35 PM ET by Nick Sinai

Sunshine Week: In Celebration of Open Government

This week the White House is highlighting one initiative a day which demonstrates the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to open and accessible government -- the first in the series focuses on progress made improving the administration of the FOIA.
March 11, 2013 at 9:59 AM ET by Lisa Ellman and Melanie Ann Pustay

Weekly Wrap Up: “This is Your Victory”

Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
March 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM ET by Christopher Sponn

Fulfilling our Commitment to Open Government: We Hear You

The Open Government Partnership publishes the text of the President's directive extending whistleblower protections to the intelligence and national security communities, as requested by the community.
March 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM ET by Lisa Ellman

Fulfilling our Commitment to Open Government

In an effort to encourage transparency and participation in government, we invite you to take part in developing our Open Government self-assessment report.
February 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM ET by Lisa Ellman and Nick Sinai

More than 3 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 3 million.
February 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Watch: President Obama Answers Your Questions in a Google+ Hangout

Watch the video of President Obama's hangout, live from the West Wing of the White House.
February 14, 2013 at 9:10 PM ET by Kori Schulman

More than 2.9 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.9 million.
January 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Nearly 2.9 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.8 million.
December 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

More Than 2.8 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.8 million.
November 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

More Than 2.7 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.7 million.
October 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM ET by Matt Compton