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Incorporating Renewables Into the Electric Grid: Expanding Opportunities for Smart Markets and Energy Storage
From the Document: "The cost of renewable energy has been quickly dropping and renewable energy generation has been rapidly growing in the United States, spurred by state and federal policies and technological advances. Moreover, projections going forward suggest ever increasing penetration of renewables into the electricity grid. The two most rapidly growing renewable energy sources, wind and solar, provide variable energy output that depends on the time of day, location, season, weather, and other factors. Integrating high levels of these renewables onto the grid will require a reimagining of the management of the grid. It will increase the demand for grid management services, opening up a new set of important opportunities for promising technologies and approaches. This report examines economic and technical considerations related to increasing integration of variable renewable energy resources onto the existing electric grid, which highlight the importance of emerging technologies and approaches in smart markets and energy storage that can help smooth this transition. Smart markets use new communications technologies to develop integrated approaches allowing for electricity demand to respond during times of high value. Energy storage technologies allow the temporary storage of electricity so it can be released during times of high value."
United States. White House Office
2016-06
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United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security [2016]
From the Document: "The United States Government is deeply committed to the participation of women in advancing peace and security around the world. Consistent with this commitment, in December 2011, President Obama released the inaugural United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)--a document that has helped chart a course for the United States Government to accelerate, institutionalize, and better coordinate efforts to advance women's inclusion in peace negotiations, peacebuilding activities, and conflict prevention and response; to protect women and girls from gender-based violence; and to ensure safe, equitable access to relief and recovery assistance in areas of conflict and insecurity. The 2016 updated United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security will help the United States Government continue building on this strong foundation."
United States. White House Office
2016-06
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Precision Medicine Initiative: Data Security Policy Principles and Framework
From the Document: "The mission of the President's Precision Medicine Initiative [hyperlink] (PMI) is to enable a new era of medicine through research, technology, and policies that empower patients, researchers, and providers to work together toward the development of individualized care. Building from the existing PMI Privacy and Trust Principles [hyperlink], this document offers security policy principles and a framework to guide decision-making by organizations conducting or participating in precision medicine activities. Recognizing that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to managing data security, this document provides a broad framework for protecting participants' data and resources in an appropriate and ethical manner that can be tailored to meet organization-specific requirements. This document is for the precision medicine community to use as the basis for their own data security needs. Data security is a constantly evolving field and new threats are identified every day. Over time, these principles and this framework will need to be updated to be responsive to changing circumstances and new threats."
United States. White House Office
2016-05-25
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Big Data: A Report on Algorithmic Systems, Opportunity, and Civil Rights
From the Preface: "Big data and associated technologies have enormous potential for positive impact in the United States, from augmenting the sophistication of online interactions to enhancing understanding of climate change to making advances in healthcare. These efforts, as well as the technological trends of always-on networked devices, ubiquitous data collection, cheap storage, sensors, and computing power, will spur broader use of big data. Our challenge is to support growth in the beneficial use of big data while ensuring that it does not create unintended discriminatory consequences. […] This report examines several case studies from the spheres of credit and lending, hiring and employment, higher education, and criminal justice to provide snapshots of opportunities and dangers, as well as ways that government policies can work to harness the power of big data and avoid discriminatory outcomes. These are issues that strike at the heart of American values, which we must work to advance in the face of emerging, innovative technologies."
United States. White House Office
2016-05
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Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan
"'The Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan' (Plan) builds upon the promise and excitement of the myriad applications enabled by Big Data with the objective of guiding Federal agencies as they develop and expand their individual mission-driven programs and investments related to Big Data. […] The Plan is built around seven strategies that represent key areas of importance for Big Data research and development (R&D). Priorities listed within each strategy highlight the intended outcomes that can be addressed by the missions and research funding of NITRD agencies. These include advancing human understanding in all branches of science, medicine, and security; ensuring the Nation's continued leadership in research and development; and enhancing the Nation's ability to address pressing societal and environmental issues facing the Nation and the world through research and development."
United States. White House Office; Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (U.S.)
2016-05
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National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy [2016]
From the Document: "Criminal activity along the Southwest Border (SWB) poses a significant national security threat for the United States. The almost 2,000-mile border that separates the United States and Mexico includes major population centers, transportation hubs, and large tracts of uninhabited desert. Criminal organizations have used that vast area to engage in cross-border drug trafficking, human smuggling, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and other associated illegal activities. The U.S.-Mexico border is the primary entry point into the United States for all major illicit drugs, with the exception of controlled prescription drugs and certain new synthetic drugs. Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) operating primarily on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border supply the majority of the heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and foreign-produced marijuana available in U.S. illicit drug markets. These drugs are also smuggled into the United States across other land, sea, and air frontiers, but not on the same scale as the substances transported across the SWB."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy
2016-05
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21st Century Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for America's National Security
From the Document: "Leadership in science and technology has been the foundation of American national security since World War II. This leadership--coupled with America's capacity for innovation and the ability to translate new ideas into deployable weapons, systems, and concepts of operation--has long ensured the Nation's military advantage. […] A new generation of threats and opportunities has emerged, moreover, which will continue to evolve in unprecedented ways. The United States must continue to lead in developing science and technology solutions to effectively address global problems, such as infectious disease and climate change, which will ultimately affect U.S. national security. The U.S. national security ST&I [Science, Technology, and Innovation] enterprise must continue to evolve to meet these emerging threats and challenges. America's national security research and development system is structured to respond to the military threats and economic opportunities of the last century. Recognizing the crucial role of technology in the Second World War, postwar America created an extensive infrastructure for national security science and technology that provided the foundation for the nuclear triad, the intelligence gathering infrastructure, and an array of other military capabilities and advanced tools to meet the threats of the Cold War era. This enterprise nurtured transformative technologies, including stealth technology, integrated command and control, and precision-guided munitions, all designed to counter peer adversaries in large-scale military conflicts. […] This document […] lays out the needs, opportunities, and challenges facing America's national security ST&I enterprise and sets forth a vision for its health and sufficiency enterprise in four critical areas: (1) workforce; (2) facilities and infrastructure; (3) governance roles and responsibilities; and (4) innovative capacity to transform ideas into working technology."
United States. White House Office
2016-05
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Report to the President Outlining a Strategy to Expedite Deployment of Gun Safety Technology
From the Introduction: "For more than two decades, the federal government and the private sector have grappled with a basic question of firearm engineering: Can modern technology make guns safer--or 'smarter'--without sacrificing the reliability, durability, and accuracy that owners expect from their firearms? The technology holds great promise. By incorporating electronic systems into a firearm's design, manufacturers can give gun owners greater control over how a weapon is used, both by limiting who can fire the gun ('user-authorization technology') and by making a gun easier to retrieve if it is lost or stolen ('electronic recovery technology'). As noted in the President's January 4, 2016, Memorandum on Promoting Smart Gun Technology, these innovations have the potential to reduce accidental and unauthorized firearm discharges, in turn making our country and its citizens safer. To achieve these changes, the federal government must develop a research and development strategy to expedite real-world deployment of such technology for use in practice."
United States. Department of Justice; United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Defense . . .
2016-04
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American Leadership in the World
From the Document: "The President has refocused and reaffirmed American leadership in the world, recognizing that American strength derives not only from our military power but also our economic vitality, the depth and breadth of our global partnerships, and our values. In doing so, the President has remained relentless in taking action against terrorist networks, while also focusing on key emerging regions and policies that will shape the 21st century."
United States. White House Office
2016-03-06?
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2015 Year in Review: Progress Report on the Implementation of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region
From the Document: "The United States made tremendous progress in 2015 in advancing the Nation's strategic goals and policies for the Arctic region. This region continues to undergo rapid climate-related changes that are dramatically affecting its ecosystems and its people. These changes make it imperative for the United States to engage strategically within the region to address the growing risks and challenges to its long-term economic, ecological, and cultural values. The 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Strategy) set forth the U.S. Government's strategic priorities for the Arctic region. The Strategy's purpose is 'to position the United States to respond effectively to challenges and emerging opportunities arising from significant increases in Arctic activity due to the diminishment of sea ice and the emergence of a new Arctic environment.' The 2014 Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Implementation Plan) set forth 'the methodology, process, and approach for executing the Strategy.' To date, the United States has successfully advanced many of the Strategy's objectives through a combination of independent actions, bilateral initiatives, and multilateral cooperation. This 2015 Year in Review -- Progress Report on the Implementation of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region details the status of U.S. efforts in the Arctic under the three lines of effort outlined in the Strategy: 1. Advance United States Security Interests 2. Pursue Responsible Arctic Region Stewardship 3. Strengthen International Cooperation"
United States. White House Office
2016-03
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Long-Term Drought Resilience: Federal Action Plan of the National Drought Resilience Partnership
From the Introduction: "Drought poses a serious threat to the resilience and security of communities nationwide and regularly impacts the lives of millions of Americans. Extreme, widespread drought challenges the security of the U.S. food supply and the integrity of critical infrastructure, causes extensive economic impacts, and increases energy costs. The impacts of climate change are expected to increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of droughts in many regions, and persistent drought could force foundational changes in the way communities use and live on the land. The economic impacts of drought can be extensive, with water-intensive industries potentially relocating and agricultural production shifting to other regions. The far-reaching effects of drought impact human and environmental health in many ways, due to factors including compromised water availability and quality, poor air quality, compromised food and nutrition, and increased incidence of illness and disease."
United States. White House Office
2016-03
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Implementation Framework for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region [Appendix A]
From the Document: "Since the publication of the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Strategy), the United States has demonstrated a commitment to leadership in adapting to changing Arctic conditions. Climate change is exerting diverse and accelerating impacts on the Arctic, on the people who live there, and on related societal, environmental, economic, and security issues. Accordingly, the U.S. Government must periodically review its actions to ensure they are appropriately prioritized to advance U.S. interests. This document supersedes the 2014 Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Implementation Plan), putting forward an updated Implementation Framework for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Framework) to ensure that U.S. efforts successfully address all three lines of effort from the Strategy: 1. Advancing United States Security Interests, 2. Pursuing Responsible Arctic Region Stewardship, and 3. Strengthening International Cooperation."
United States. White House Office
2016-03
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Cuts, Consolidations, and Savings: Budget of the U.S. Government, Fiscal Year 2017
From the Document: "As part of the President's Management Agenda, the Administration has focused on improving Government efficiency to maximize the value of Federal spending. The Budget invests in concentrating the delivery of administrative functions through shared services, simplifying Federal contracting, continuing the use of benchmarking to inform data-driven Federal management, implementing new transparency efforts, and shrinking the Federal real property footprint. Further detail on all of these initiatives is provided in the chapter titled A Government of the Future. The Budget continues efforts to reorganize or consolidate Federal programs to reduce duplication and identify cost savings to allow the Government to invest more in productive activities. The President is again asking the Congress to restore fast-track authority to the President to submit proposals to reorganize the Executive Branch. Previous Presidents have been granted this authority for almost the entire period from 1932 through 1984. In effect, the President is asking that the next President have the same authority that any business owner has to reorganize or streamline operations to meet changing circumstances and customer demand. […] Discretionary and mandatory cuts, consolidations, and savings proposals in this year's Budget are detailed on the following tables. Savings from the Administration's program integrity proposals, totaling $119 billion through 2026, are detailed in the Budget Process chapter of the Analytical Perspectives volume."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of Management and Budget
2016-02-09
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Report to the President: Technology and the Future of Cities
From the Document: "Cities are beginning a new era of change. From 1920 to 2010 many U.S. cities 'hollowed out' as suburbs grew faster than their urban cores. The trend started reversing in 2011 as Millennials and Baby Boomers looking for social connections and convenience settled in urban neighborhoods. Accompanying the resurgence of residential cities are complex and persistent urban challenges, including resilience against climate change and natural disasters. This report focuses on the technologies that shape some key infrastructures and economic activities, as opposed to those involved in delivering education, health care, or social services. As described in Chapter 2 of the report, technological advances promise to improve the environments in which people live and the services that city governments and companies offer. Cleaner energy technologies, new models of transportation, new kinds of water systems, building-construction innovation, low-water and soil-less agriculture, and clean and small-scale manufacturing are or will be available in the near future. These options, which are summarized in the Table of City Infrastructure Technologies, are evolving through private-sector commercialization and implementation plus university and National Laboratory research and development (R&D) in concert with city governments. Information and communication technologies (ICT), the proliferation of sensors through the Internet of Things, and converging data standards are also combining to provide new possibilities for the physical management and the socioeconomic development of cities. Local governments are looking to data and analytics technologies for insight and are creating pilot projects to test ways to improve their services."
United States. White House Office
2016-02
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Section 1222 Report: Strategy for the Middle East and to Counter Violent Extremism
From the Document: "This report responds to the requirements of section 1222 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, which provides that not later than February 15, 2016, the Secretaries of Defense and State shall submit to the appropriate Committees of Congress 'a strategy for the Middle East and to counter violent extremism.'"
United States. White House Office
2016
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Cross Agency Priority Goal Quarterly Progress Update: Insider Threat and Security Clearance Reform
From the Overview section: "Mitigate the inherent risks and vulnerabilities posed by personnel with trusted access to government information, facilities, systems and other personnel. […] [The 'vision' of this report includes the following:] The Federal Government will mitigate the inherent risks posed by personnel with access to government information, facilities, systems and other personnel. To achieve this objective, agencies will work with the Performance Accountability Council (PAC) and the Senior Information Sharing and Safeguarding Steering Committee (SISSSC) to: [1] Improve Enterprise Management of Information Technology and Resources; [2] Develop Insider Threat Programs; [3] Implement Continuous Evaluation; [4] Improve Availability and Sharing of Relevant Information; [5] Implement Federal Investigative Standards (FIS); [6] Improve Oversight and Quality of Background Investigations (BI) and Adjudications; [7] Improve Risk Management with Appropriate Position Designations and Associated Investigations; [8] Improve Security and Suitability Alignment and Reciprocity[.]"
United States. White House Office
Mayock, Andrew; Clapper, James R. (James Robert), 1941-; Cobert, Beth . . .
2016
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5-Year Plan Collaboration Teams: 2015 Summary of Accomplishments and 2016 Priorities [Appendix B]
From the Document: "The accomplishments described here represent highlights for each IARPC [Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee] collaboration team during FY 2015, presented in order of appearance in the 5-Year Plan. Each team also has contributed an update on priorities for the coming year. The latest milestone updates can be obtained from the secretariat and are available online on the member side of the IARPC Collaborations website."
Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (U.S.); United States. White House Office
2016?
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National Ocean Policy: 2016 Annual Work Plan
"In April 2013, the National Ocean Council (NOC) published the National Ocean Policy (NOP) Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan aligned the efforts of the Federal government under five major themes: Ocean Economy, Safety and Security, Coastal and Ocean Resilience, Local Choices, and Science and Information. Since then, Federal agencies have made tremendous progress in carrying out actions described in the Implementation Plan. In March 2015, the NOC released the 'Report on the Implementation of the National Ocean Policy,' providing the status of all 214 actions described in the Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan provides a solid foundation for enhanced agency collaboration and effectiveness, and resulted in meaningful, beneficial results. The many accomplishments realized through the original Implementation Plan set the stage for a targeted approach to future NOP implementation. As many of the actions in the current Implementation Plan are completed, progress on the NOP will continue under Annual Work Plans to focus on pressing issues in a defined timeframe. A longer-term, higher-level implementation guide (Guide) based on the original Implementation Plan themes will provide the overarching context and vision for crafting the Annual Work Plans and implementing the NOP in future years."
United States. White House Office; National Ocean Council (U.S.)
2016-01
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Water Resource Challenges and Opportunities for Water Technology Innovation
From the Introduction: "Whether through surging seas or parched landscapes, water is a common medium through which the impacts of climate change are felt. This document outlines the impact of climate change on already-strained water resources, actions by the Obama Administration to address water resource challenges, and an aggressive two-part water innovation strategy to accelerate ongoing progress with the goals of: 1) Boosting water sustainability through the greater utilization of water-efficient and water reuse technologies; and 2) Promoting and investing in breakthrough R&D [research and development] that reduces the price and energy costs of new water supply technology."
United States. White House Office
2015-12
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National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
From the Executive Summary: "Tuberculosis (TB) kills almost 30,000 people each week. The disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), which is transmitted through the air from person to person. Currently, more than two billion people, nearly one-third of the world's population, are estimated to be infected with Mtb (latent TB) and are at risk of developing the disease. TB is curable, but inappropriate treatment can lead to multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), which is resistant to the two most effective anti-TB drugs, and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), which is resistant to many anti-TB drugs. […] Action taken now, while it is still possible to reverse the development and transmission of MDR-TB, will improve health and prosperity around the world. It will also ensure that the health and security benefits derived from decades of strategic U.S. investments in global health are maintained and continue to grow. This 'National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis' (hereafter referred to as the 'National Action Plan') identifies a set of targeted interventions that address the core domestic and global challenges posed by MDR-TB and XDR-TB. The recommended interventions represent the U.S. Government's contributions to reversing the worldwide spread of MDR-TB and should inform policy-development processes around the world. The 'National Action Plan' is an effort to articulate a comprehensive strategy, mobilize political will, and spur additional financial and in-kind commitments from bilateral and multilateral donor partners, the private sector, and the governments of all affected countries."
United States. White House Office
2015-12
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Climate Change and the Land Sector: Improving Measurement, Mitigation and Resilience of our Natural Resources
From the Executive Summary: "Recognizing the need to address this challenge [of climate change], President Obama, in his 'Climate Action Plan,' instructed agencies to identify new approaches to protect and restore America's forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and promote sustainable and climate-smart land management practices. Federal programs implemented and strengthened through the Climate Action Plan are driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increasing carbon sinks, and preparing our country's natural resources and communities for the impacts of climate change. These programs are also improving the data and methods we use to measure and evaluate progress, while increasing our understanding of how land-sector emissions may change in the future. Due to the complex and ever-changing nature of land sector carbon sinks and emissions, as well as the uncertain trajectory of climate change impacts on our natural resources, effectively addressing climate change in the land sector presents unique challenges that require a coordinated, multi-faceted effort by the U.S. government and other partners. Accordingly, multiple agencies have been working together to ensure that annual land sector emissions and carbon sinks can be adequately tracked in the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (referred to hereinafter as the Inventory), and that improvements in the Inventory are used to improve projections of future potential emissions."
United States. White House Office
2015-12
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Statement by the President on the Situation in Paris [November 13, 2015]
In the aftermath of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, American President Barack Obama delivered the following speech: "Good evening, everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it's an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of France need to respond. France is our oldest ally. The French people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States time and again. And we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress. Those who think that they can terrorize the people of France or the values that they stand for are wrong. The American people draw strength from the French people's commitment to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. We are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of liberté and égalité and fraternité are not only values that the French people care so deeply about, but they are values that we share. And those values are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. We're going to do whatever it takes to work with the French people and with nations around the world to bring these terrorists to justice, and to go after any terrorist networks that go after our people."
United States. White House Office
Obama, Barack
2015-11-13
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Precision Medicine Initiative: Privacy and Trust Principles
From the Document: "President Obama launched the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) in January 2015 to accelerate 'biomedical discoveries and provide clinicians with new tools, knowledge, and therapies to select which treatments will work best for which patients.' Precision medicine is enabling a new era of clinical care through research, technology, and policies that empower patients, researchers, and providers to work together toward development of individualized care. Advancing the science of medicine also calls for a change in the culture of medical practice and medical research to engage individuals as active collaborators - not just as patients or research subjects. As part of its commitment to ensure that privacy is built into the foundation of the Precision Medicine Initiative, the White House convened an interagency working group in March 2015 with the goal of developing the following Privacy and Trust Principles. The principles provide broad guidance for future PMI activities regarding: governance;
transparency; participant empowerment; respect for participant preferences; data sharing, access, and use; and data quality and integrity. The principles articulate a set of core values and responsible strategies for sustaining public trust and maximizing the benefits of precision medicine."
United States. White House Office
2015-11-09
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Open Government Partnership: Third Open Government National Action Plan for the United States of America
From the Document: "Open government has long been a cornerstone of democracy in the United States. Principles of transparency and an accountable, responsive government are embedded in Federal law and the U.S. Constitution, and the United States was one of the first countries in the world to adopt an access to information law -- the 1966 Freedom of Information Act. Building on this longstanding tradition, President Obama early in his Administration launched the Open Government Initiative that has catalyzed significant steps to open up the Federal government, make government more efficient, and provide citizens with unprecedented access to government information. The United States reached another important open government milestone in 2014 when President Obama signed legislation passed unanimously by the U.S. Congress, requiring Federal agencies to publish their spending data according to clear standards that will help improve the quality of government information, help inform government decisions, and make government work more efficiently for the American people."
United States. White House Office
2015-10-27
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President's Budget Fiscal Year 2016: Middle Class Economics: Cybersecurity [updated August 7, 2015]
From the Document: "Ensuring the cybersecurity of our critical assets, systems and data is one of the most significant challenges we face as a Nation. Every day, the Federal Government experiences increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyber threats, which threaten to outpace efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to them. Because the President recognizes the seriousness of these challenges, his FY 2016 Budget request included a significant increase in resources to dramatically accelerate improvement in Federal cybersecurity using a risk-based approach to identify and protect critical information assets. The President's FY 2016 Budget requests $14 billion across the Federal Government to support the Administration's cybersecurity strategy. This is an increase of $1.4 billion, or 11 percent, above the level provided in FY 2015, an investment made possible by the fact that the President's Budget reverses both defense and non-defense sequestration funding cuts."
United States. White House Office
2015-08-07
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Report to the President and Congress: Ensuring Leadership in Federally Funded Research and Development in Information Technology
From the Document: "Information technology (IT) drives the modern world. Nearly 80 percent of the households in the developed world have access to the Internet, and nearly half of the world is connected. Nearly every device -- be it a car, a kitchen appliance, a device on the manufacturing floor, or a child's toy -- is enhanced by IT. IT empowers scientific inquiry, space and Earth exploration, teaching and learning, consumer buying and selling, informed decision-making, national security, transportation, advanced manufacturing, and protection of the environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than half of all new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs will be related to information technology. It is difficult today to imagine a major economic sector, governmental function, or societal activity that does not directly or indirectly benefit from advances in information technology. Today's advances rest on a strong base of research and development (R&D) created over many years of government and private investment. Because of these investments, the United States has a vibrant academia-industry-government ecosystem to support research and innovation in IT and to bring the results into practical use. It is essential that the Nation continue to invest in IT R&D and to steward those investments wisely in order to address important national goals in areas such as defense, economic prosperity and inclusion, health and human safety, education, and quality of life."
United States. White House Office
2015-08
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National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020, Indicator Supplement
From the Introduction: "'The National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020' ('Update') is informed by the latest research and data about HIV prevention and treatment. The Update includes 10 indicators to monitor progress towards the goals, with specific targets set for 2020. The 'Indicator Development and Progress' Appendix of the Update describes each indicator and current progress. This Indicator Supplement is a companion document to the Update. As such, it provides detailed information on the measurement of each indicator. Additional information about the methods, data systems, and results are available in the references cited for each indicator."
United States. White House Office
2015-08
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National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020
From the Executive Summary: "The Nation's first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States (Strategy) was released in 2010, and in the subsequent five years, people and organizations have joined together around its vision and goals. […] This is the first update of the Strategy (Update), which is designed to look ahead to 2020. The Update reflects the hard work accomplished and the lessons learned since 2010. Moreover, it incorporates the scientific advances that could one day bring the United States, and the world, closer to virtually eliminating new HIV infections, effectively supporting all people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives and eliminating the disparities that persist among some populations. The Strategy remains a steady foundation on which to build future efforts. As such, this Update retains its vision and four main goals through 2020. At the same time, the Strategy is also a living document, designed to be updated. The Update includes the following changes: 1.) The Steps and Recommended Actions under each of the goals have been revised to reflect past progress and activities to meet the Strategy goals (see 'At-A-Glance' summaries on pages 8-11). 2.) The Update has 10 quantitative indicators-some of which are new additions, and some of which are revised-to better monitor progress and ensure that the Nation is constantly moving in the right direction to achieve its goals (see list on page 12 and detailed information in the Indicator Development and Progress Appendix). In addition, three areas have been identified as priorities for developing indicators: PrEP [Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis], stigma, and HIV among transgender persons."
United States. Office of National AIDS Policy; United States. White House Office
2015-07
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Presidential Policy Directive 30: Directive on United States Nationals Taken Hostage Abroad and Personnel Recovery Efforts
From the Document: "This Presidential Policy Directive (PPD), including its classified annex, supersedes and revokes NSPD--12 [National Security Presidential Directive], United States Citizens Taken Hostage Abroad, dated February 18, 2002, along with Annex 1 and Appendix A to NSPD--12, dated December 4, 2008. The policy directs a renewed, more agile United States Government response to hostage-takings of U.S. nationals and other specified individuals abroad. It establishes processes to enable consistent implementation of the policies set forth in this directive, to ensure close interagency coordination in order to employ all appropriate means to recover U.S. hostages held abroad, and to significantly enhance engagement with hostages' families. It also reaffirms the United States Government's personnel recovery policy, which seeks to prevent, prepare for, and respond to hostage-takings and other circumstances in which U.S. nationals are isolated from friendly support. This policy will thereby further important national security and foreign policy interests by strengthening the protections for U.S. nationals outside the United States."
United States. White House Office
Obama, Barack
2015-06-24
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Partnerships for the Common Good: A Partnership Guide for Faith-Based And Neighborhood Organizations
From the Document: "This is an invitation to partner with the White House and Agencies across the federal government to roll up our sleeves and work together to improve our communities. We all know that government cannot solve our nation's problems on its own. But in partnership with organizations like yours, we can accomplish amazing things together on behalf of those in need. This Guide is an invitation to our nation's houses of worship, neighborhood associations, and community-based nonprofits of all stripes - to join with us to strengthen the common good. This Partnership Guide will point you to particular opportunities to form partnerships with Centers for FaithBased and Neighborhood Partnerships across government, as well as helpful information on how to apply for federal grants and access capacity building resources to support the great work that you are already doing."
United States. White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
2015-06-17?