Quick Facts
29 states set new records for export sales in 2012
All 50 states contributed to the record-setting $2.2 trillion value of exports in 2012.
New-home sales rise to highest level since 2008
New-home sales jumped in January, a sign that the housing recovery is accelerating.
White House moves to make federally funded research open to the public
New policies will accelerate scientific breakthroughs, innovation, economic growth and job creation.
Sign of a Comeback: Automotive Industry
Automotive sales in the US expected to top 15M vehicles this year after sinking below 11M in 2009.
National Broadband Map Update
98 percent of Americans now have access to wired or wireless broadband.
USPTO News: A showcase for innovation
The Smithsonian and PTO have announced a 7-year collaboration to showcase innovation.
12%
U.S. home building surged in December to finish the year with the most new homes started since 2008.
$50.5 billion
The House passed a package of recovery and related aid for Superstorm Sandy and other disasters
$21 billion a year
US exports to Africa, home to 6 of the 10 fastest growing countries. Visit http://export.gov/africa
$13.9 billion
The amount foreign visitors spent visiting the U.S. in September, a 4% increase over September 2011.