Shouldn't Government Be Easy to Use?

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, July 8, 2013             Featured  Shouldn't Government Be Easy to Use? President Obama is devoted to making government smarter -- improving disaster response, reducing waste, and opening up government data. We've made some big progress, but there's more to do to make government user-friendly for Americans. That's why, today, President Obama is highlighting a new management agenda -- directing his cabinet to continue to bring this government into the 21st century, and make it easier than ever for Americans to get the services they need from government. Watch live at 11:50 AM ET to find out how a new management agenda is improving government.       Top Stories The Promise of America: Welcoming Our Newest Citizens Last week more than 7,800 candidates became citizens at more than 100 ceremonies across the country and around the world. Obama Administration officials participated in ceremonies which were part of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ annual celebration of Independence Day. READ MORE The Employment Situation in June While more work remains to be done, Friday's employment report provides further confirmation that the U.S. economy is continuing to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression. READ MORE Weekly Wrap Up: Connecting Continents Last week, the First Family traveled to Africa, for a three country, four stop visit that started in Dakar, Senegal and ended in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa sandwiched in between. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; The Vice President also attends 11:50 AM: The President makes a statement on his Management Agenda WATCH LIVE   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111