A New Website for a New Presidency
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
A new level of transparency has come to the White House. On Tuesday, mere minutes after President Obama was sworn in, the new White House website launched. The new site promises greater transparency and an opportunity for all Americans to have input regarding new legislation.
According to Nextgov, the site will have three priorities. The first will be providing in-depth content through various features, like the blog, e-mail updates, and briefing room. The second priority is transparency through the posting of documents such as executive orders, proclamations, and policies. Finally, President Obama will be fulfilling his campaign promise by asking for public input in lawmaking by allowing them to review and comment on non-emergency legislation for five days before it is signed into law.
To find out more, visit the WhiteHouse.gov website!
