Using Technology to Make Government Smarter

DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, July 9, 2013

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The Let's Move! Kids' State Dinner starts at 11:25 a.m. ET. More than 50 kid chefs from all over the country will be here at the White House to celebrate healthy eating. Watch on LetsMove.gov/Kids-State-Dinner.

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Using Technology to Make Government Smarter Yesterday, the President laid out his vision for a better, smarter, faster government over the course of his second term. His plan means delivering essential services faster, increasing efficiency to save taxpayers money, and opening up government data that can spur innovation and inspire entrepreneurs. See more from yesterday, and learn how a new management agenda is improving government.

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Watch the 2013 Kids' State Dinner Earlier this summer, 1,300 children submitted their favorite healthy recipes to Epicurious to compete in the second annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Today, the fifty-four winners and their partent/guardian (one pair from each of the 50 states, plus three of the territories, and D.C.) are visiting the White House to join First Lady Michelle Obama for the Kids' State Dinner. 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 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

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE 1:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at memorial service for firefighters who died fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire WATCH LIVE 2:35 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew 4:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel

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