131088 http://uservoice.com/users/131088-denb http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0299470f4dcad8b4d79fd01c5dc7be4a?default=http://uservoice.com/images/icons/default-avatar.jpg denb denb denb 0 0 68532 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68532-open-government-data-apis-xml-rss- We can unleash a wave of civic innovation if we open up government data to programmers. The government has a treasure trove of information: legislation, budgets, voter files, campaign finance data,... We can unleash a wave of civic innovation if we open up government data to programmers. The government has a treasure trove of information: legislation, budgets, voter files, campaign finance data, census data, etc. Let's STANDARDIZE, STRUCTURE, and OPEN up this data. 6157 33 6111 Obama CTO general 117031 frontseat frontseat frontseat 2008-11-11T21:10:59Z 2008-11-11T22:11:47Z general 68758 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68758-ensure-reliable-trustworthy-election-technologies Electronic voting machines are insecure, unreliable, and prone to a variety of problems that undermine trust in our elections process. Optical scanners and other technologies have some problems as... Electronic voting machines are insecure, unreliable, and prone to a variety of problems that undermine trust in our elections process. Optical scanners and other technologies have some problems as well. The CTO can create a clear roadmap to get reliable, trustworthy, verifiable voting technology into every precinct in America by the time of the 2010 elections. Additionally, the CTO should employ information designers to create a national standard for ballot designs so that all citizens are ensured the right to a ballot that is clear, easy to use, and reliable. 2895 61 6111 Obama CTO general 123619 jesse_kocher jesse_kocher jesse_kocher 2008-11-11T22:52:08Z 2008-11-11T22:52:08Z general 68968 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68968-ensure-the-internet-is-widely-accessible-network-neutral The Internet is one of the most valuable technical resources in America. In order to continue the amazing growth and utility of the Internet, the CTO's policies Improve accessibility in... The Internet is one of the most valuable technical resources in America. In order to continue the amazing growth and utility of the Internet, the CTO's policies should: Improve accessibility in remote and depressed areas. Maintain a carrier and content neutral network. Foster a competitive and entrepreneurial business environment. 13679 39 6111 Obama CTO general 124867 Peat Peat Peat 2008-11-12T02:01:55Z 2008-11-12T02:01:55Z general 69594 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/69594-promote-computer-and-internet-literacy The value of the Internet is directly related to the number of people who are comfortable using and contributing to Computer and Internet literacy is more than understanding how to use a mouse... The value of the Internet is directly related to the number of people who are comfortable using and contributing to it. Computer and Internet literacy is more than understanding how to use a mouse and a web browser. It also means understanding online social interactions, effectively finding information and people, protecting against fraud and other malicious practices, and thinking critically about the information discovered on the Internet. Computer and Internet literacy should be taught in childhood education, and in continuing education for adults who are coming online. As the Internet becomes an increasingly powerful tool of modern business and culture, we also have a increasing responsibility to help ensure Americans know how to use it effectively. 58 0 6111 Obama CTO general 124867 Peat Peat Peat 2008-11-12T17:19:17Z 2008-11-12T17:19:17Z general 70174 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70174-create-electronic-form-processing We must be able to submit any government form online and be able to track its progress through the review system. This will improve processing times and reduce costs as all the information will be... We must be able to submit any government form online and be able to track its progress through the review system. This will improve processing times and reduce costs as all the information will be already electronic with no data entry required. Also, citizens will be able to oversee the process and be able to resolve any issues faster as there will be no reliance on snail mail. 42 1 6111 Obama CTO general 131088 denb denb denb 2008-11-13T01:25:59Z 2008-11-13T01:25:59Z general 70498 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70498-bring-government-technology-up-to-date Most of government agencies use outdated computers with outdated software. In some cases, it is Windows 2000 and MS Office 2000 with respective hardware. Upgrading to modern equipment will increase... Most of government agencies use outdated computers with outdated software. In some cases, it is Windows 2000 and MS Office 2000 with respective hardware. Upgrading to modern equipment will increase productivity of government officials as well as reduce their health problems such as eye fatigue because CRT monitors with 60Hz refresh rate are the day before yesterday. Such a modernization plan will also require adequate training for the government staff as migrating to several generations of software ahead will create quite a steep learning curve. While this plan is rather costly in the short run, it will also create the much needed jobs for computer manufacturers as well as skilled trainers. In the long run, government productivity and total processing capability will increase. 1 1 6111 Obama CTO general 131088 denb denb denb 2008-11-13T09:06:42Z 2008-11-13T09:06:42Z general 2008-11-13T01:19:44Z 2009-02-13T04:39:39Z