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Making It Easier to Do Business in America

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Making It Easier to Do Business in America

Right now, every entrepreneur who needs to do business with the government has to navigate a maze of overlapping agencies and deal with competing bureaucracy.

Today President Obama announced a new plan to change all of that: entrepreneurs will be able to go to just one department, visit one website, and call one phone number -- making it easier to do business in America.

Learn more about how the President is making it easier for American businesses.

West Wing Week: "Insourcing: Bringing Jobs Back to America"

This week, the President visited the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, welcomed this year's NBA Champs -- the Dallas Mavericks -- addressed the EPA, announced a new Chief of Staff, and introduced the White House's Insourcing Initiative.

Watch the video and get a behind-the-scenes look at the President's week.

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

By the Numbers: 130
One-hundred thirty of the nation's medical and osteopathic colleges—105 medical colleges and 25 osteopathic colleges—have committed to train students in treating brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental-health issues affecting returning service members.

From the Archives: Earthquake in Haiti
A look back at the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti two years ago, and efforts on the ground to help rebuild the country.

Behind the Scenes: Dallas Mavericks Meet Wounded Warriors at the White House
Go behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks' visit to the White House, where they met with service members after being congratulated for their 2011 NBA Championship.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:30 AM: The Vice President and Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller deliver remarks on college affordability