Obama calling for better security for computers
Friday, May 29th, 2009WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling digital security a top priority, whether it's guarding the computer systems that keep the lights on in the city and direct airliners to the right runway or those protecting customers who pay their bills online.
Your Government & New Media
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Bev Godwin, Director of Online Resources & Interagency Development here in White House New Media, knows internet and government. She is on detail to the White House from the U.S. General Services Administration, where she serves as Director of USA.gov and Web Best Practices. She showcases some examples of ...
The top-secret BlackBerry 8830 for Obama
Friday, April 24th, 2009Finally, President Obama will soon get his BlackBerry, the Washington Times reports. According to Obama administration officials, President can use the top-secret BlackBerry 8830 in the White House or during presidential travel.
Obama Unveils High-Speed Rail Plan
Thursday, April 16th, 2009WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday highlighted his ambition for the development of high-speed passenger rail lines in at least 10 regions, expressing confidence in the future of train travel even as he acknowledged that the American rail network, compared to the rest of the world’s, remains a caboose.
President Obama Speaks to Shuttle and Station Crew Members
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009All the crew members aboard space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station gathered in the station's Harmony module Tuesday morning and spoke to the President of the United States
Obama’s teleprompter launches a website and Twitter accounts
Thursday, March 19th, 2009As you probably know, President Obama is taking a lot of ribbing over his use of a teleprompter. And we're guessing Jay Leno is going to bring it up tonight.
Obama signs bill delaying switch to digital TV
Thursday, February 12th, 2009Some stations have asked permission to turn off analog signals on the originally planned date -- Tuesday.