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US Federal Government Launches Data.gov

Posted by timothy on from the selective-reporting dept.

Elastic Vapor writes "I'm happy to announce that the US Federal Government earlier today launched the new Data.Gov website. The primary goal of Data.Gov is to improve access to Federal data and expand creative use of those data beyond the walls of government by encouraging innovative ideas (e.g., web applications). Data.gov strives to make government more transparent and is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. The openness derived from Data.gov will strengthen the Nation's democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government." I hope the data reported will be impartially selected, honestly gathered, clearly explained, and perfectly accurate. Perhaps they could start with inspiration from the Concord Coalition's National Debt Counter.

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  1. Uh-oh, here we go.... by martin_henry · · Score: 2, Funny

    www.data.gov gets slashdotted in 3...2...1...

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  2. Department of Homeland Security by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Search for "millimeter"

    0 results found

    Also not found: CIA, NSA, NASA, Project Bluebook

    1. Re:Department of Homeland Security by compro01 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Try "0.039 inch".

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  3. Re:Unbiased opinion? BLAME CANADA by rpillala · · Score: 2, Funny

    Fox was reporting recently that higher fuel efficiency standards put your family's lives on the line. When really it's driving that does that.

    So it shouldn't be too long.

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