Shouldn't Government Be Easy to Use?

DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, July 8, 2013

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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.

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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

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