White House wants you to have online chats with the government

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9-2-15 Washington DC:

It's getting easier to talk to the government online, but you're frequently limited to one-way communication. Wouldn't it be nice if you could chat with officials as easily as you do your internet friends? That might just happen.

The White House has hired its first-ever Director of Product, former Facebook product lead Josh Miller, and he plans to do for government interaction what his startup Branch (which Facebook bought last year) did for group discussions.

He wants officials to have a social network-like "conversation with you," rather than issue statements. It'll probably be a long while before you see the fruits of Miller's efforts, but don't be surprised if you can one day get your federal-level questions answered just by sending a message. ..Source.. by Jon Fingas

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American Jobs Act: Read All the Details

Folks will notice that the President has a few different "Payroll Tax Cuts" for small businesses. Well how about a "Payroll Tax Cut" for hiring people with criminal records bar no conviction type. Working folks are far less likely to resort to crime or recidivate when they can provide for their needs and for their families. It would also cut down on the drain of welfare that so often folks with criminal records, due to joblessness, often have to resort to. How about Advocates use the new White House Petitioning Process for this proposal.

9-12-2011 National:

On Thursday September 8, President Obama presented the American Jobs Act in an address to Congress. The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. We've created some fact sheets you can download that explain what the President is asking Congress to do, and what the Jobs Act will mean for you.

Download the highlights of the Jobs Act

Read the complete overview of the Jobs Act

See what impact the American Jobs Act will have in your state

Watch the enhanced version of the President's Address to Congress which features graphs, charts and other facts that influenced the President's decision making.

Find out how state and local officials are responding to the American Jobs Act

Still have more questions? Join senior White House officials on Twitter next week for office hours ..Source.. by Colleen Curtis

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