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Jan182017

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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Graphic on Real GDP: 2012--2016

Operational Excellence: Accelerating the Census Bureau’s Economic Indicators Improves Accuracy, Timeliness of Commerce Data

The acceleration of the U.S. Census Bureau’s principal federal economic indicators has been a model of operational excellence for the agency and the U.S. Commerce Department. This acceleration was achieved through process improvements in estimation, imputation, and dissemination.

Jan132017

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President Barack Obama talks with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipients in the East Room of the White House, April 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Honors Researchers and Scientists at NIST and NOAA for Innovative Research

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Earlier this week, President Obama named 102 scientists and researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Jan122017

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Empowering Employees through Leadership and Commitment

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In 2013, the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” rankings from the Partnership for Public Service placed the Economic Development Administration (EDA) last in employee satisfaction. At the time, sequestration, challenges with technology, and leadership changes were having a big impact on morale

Jan102017

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Supporting a Vibrant and Competitive American Semiconductor Industry

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Semiconductors are the cornerstone of economic prosperity, innovation, and U.S. global leadership. Any time an American uses their smart phone, orders online, travels on an airplane, or drives their car – they are enjoying the benefits of semiconductor technology.

Jan052017

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Department of Commerce employees prepare to attend the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative Volunteer Recruitment Fair on August 17, 2016

My Brother’s Keeper: How Commerce has Created Pathways to Success in the Workforce for our Nation's Youth

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In 2014, President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

Jan032017

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks with Nina Easton about globalization, trade and cybersecurity at the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power series.

Smart Women, Smart Power: Secretary Pritzker on How Commerce Powers the 21st Century Economy

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Last month, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Smart Women, Smart Power (SWSP) interview series.

Dec232016

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On the Map for Emergency Management U.S. Census Bureau Graphic

Understanding the Potential Effects of Severe Weather

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As we are poised for winter, we are fortunate to have a tool that enables deeper understanding of the potential effects of climate events such as severe weather. The U.S. Census Bureau’s “OnTheMap for Emergency Management” is a public data tool that provides an intuitive, web-based interface for accessing U.S.

Dec222016

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Green holidays never looked so good! Here, beautiful gifts are wrapped in festive and reusable fabric! (Photo Credit: NOAA)

May Your Holidays Be Both Green and Joyful!

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The holidays are a time to give back and enjoy the company of the ones you love. Here at the NOAA Marine Debris Program, we love our ocean and we hope you do, too!

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President Honors Researchers and Scientists at NIST and NOAA for Innovative Research

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Empowering Employees through Leadership and Commitment

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Supporting a Vibrant and Competitive American Semiconductor Industry

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My Brother’s Keeper: How Commerce has Created Pathways to Success in the Workforce for our Nation's Youth

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Smart Women, Smart Power: Secretary Pritzker on How Commerce Powers the 21st Century Economy

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