Promise Posts – Page 11

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Enact measures to prevent nuclear fuel from becoming nuclear bombs

One fuel bank up and running, another on the way | November 21, 2012

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Accelerate the development of new medicines, vaccines, and production capabilities

New center at NIH is taking up the challenge | January 10, 2013

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Prevent corporate cyber-espionage

New laws, more money support this promise | January 16, 2013

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Toughen enforcement for Internet exploitation of children

Justice Department moves on a number of fronts | January 10, 2013

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Safeguard the right to privacy

FCC limits broadband providers use of personal data | November 18, 2016

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Appoint the nation’s first Chief Technology Officer

Chopra confirmed as CTO | July 28, 2009

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Provide grants to early-career researchers

NIH gives early-career scientists grant money funded by stimulus | November 9, 2009

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Strengthen antitrust enforcement

Antitrust enforcement has picked up | January 17, 2012

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Protect American intellectual property abroad

Anti-counterfeiting trade agreement gets it done | October 13, 2011

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Reform the patent system

New patent law now in place | November 11, 2011

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Attract more students to science and math

Lots of programs from Race to the Top | April 18, 2012

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Increase efforts to reduce unintended pregnancy

Significant action in all three areas of promise | October 24, 2011

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Encourage community service through online outreach and social networking

The federal website serve.gov is serving this purpose | January 4, 2013

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Create a Social Investment Fund Network

Program launched with $50 million | January 5, 2010

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Bolster the military’s ability to speak different languages

Foreign language skills a priority | December 3, 2009

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Revise regulations for export of aerospace technology

At last moment, Senate, House approve bill changing regulations | December 21, 2012

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Establish school programs to highlight space and science achievements

Obama would use NASA funds to improve science education | February 15, 2010

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Encourage contests and programs to interest students in science

Competitions for science are racing along | November 15, 2012

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Increase research opportunities for college students

Many agencies are partnering on science, technology, engineering and math education programs | November 27, 2012

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Establish special crime programs for the New Orleans area

COPS money and a consent decree for New Orleans police | August 20, 2015

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