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Under the Hood of the Open Data Engine

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            Data.gov started almost four years ago with a simple idea—opening up government data helps citizens make better-informed decisions and empowers businesses to be more innovative.  In the years since then, Data.gov has grown from 47 datasets to 400,000, from a few agencies to 180, and from providing only the data to also providing context, community, and conversations around the data. 

Open Data Spells Success

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The thing about Data.gov is that it’s really not about the data, it’s about how the data makes a difference. Examples abound. Public data is the basis for our weather services – we get our weather reports ultimately thanks to the work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration whose data is here for you, for free, on Data.gov. GPS and wayfinding is the same thing, thanks to free satellite data.

Innovators Using Federal Data to Help Consumers Make Informed Decisions

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By Sarah Gearen


From shopping for an airline ticket to choosing a college or purchasing a home, consumers face increasingly complex choices in today’s marketplace. Too often, the effort required to make informed financial decisions leaves many Americans in the dark – and often paying a price, missing a better product or surprised by hidden fees.

Thousands of Federated Datasets on Data.gov Cities, States and Counties Communities

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Data.gov’s Cities, States and Counties communities are growing. We have more than 30,000 federated datasets ready for you to work with, and more are being added all the time.


 

Open Data: A History

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Data.gov Evangelist Accepts Fed 100 Award

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Last week, Data.gov Evangelist Jeanne Holm accepted the Federal 100 Award at a gala in Washington, D.C. FCW gives this annual award to 100 "people who are making things happen in government," focusing particularly on their efforts over the past year.
 

There’s Gold Out There

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 Data.gov provides the map to millions of datasets and incalculable value. 

Opening Up US National Data

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As we embark on Sunshine Week 2013, it's a great time to reflect on recent work promoting transparency and open data in cities, counties, and states across the country. Check out two endeavors and join in!

Access to US Data Across the Nation

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