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Washington, DC - President Obama has led a transformational era of change through technology and innovation that is producing a smarter, savvier, and more effective government for the American people.  On August 11, 2014, the President directed his Administration to accelerate efforts to improve and simplify the digital experience between individuals, businesses, and the government through the creation of the U.S. Digital Service. 

Over the last two years, these actions have significantly improved the Federal Government’s ability to provide better citizen-centered services and helped Americans engage with their government in new and meaningful ways.  From modernizing our country’s immigration system to helping students and families make more informed decisions about college selection to developing a unified digital experience for our Veterans, this work has reimagined how government services should be provided to the public.  In addition to building these important services, the Administration has created a pipeline for top technology talent from the private sector to participate in tours of duty with the Federal Government and partner with top civil servants to ensure a lasting culture of innovation that will serve the American people for years to come.

“In this democracy, we the people recognize that this government belongs to us, and it’s up to each of us and every one of us to make it work better…  We all have a stake in government success—because the government is us.” ~  President Obama

To mark the second anniversary of the U.S. Digital Service’s founding, today the Administration is releasing a list of examples of the progress the U.S. Digital Service and its partners across government are making in building a more effective, citizen-centered government through technology.

TRANSFORMING CRITICAL SERVICES

RETHINKING HOW OUR GOVERNMENT BUYS & BUILDS DIGITAL SERVICES

INITIATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMON PLATFORMS AND STANDARDS

BRINGING TOP TECHNOLOGY TALENT INTO PUBLIC SERVICE