Subject: Memo: How We're Using Data to Benefit the American People
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:09:25 -0600

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Memo: How We're Using Data to Benefit the American People 

Six months ago, Dr. DJ Patil joined the federal government as the first-ever U.S. Chief Data Scientist.

This morning, he wrote a memo detailing how his team is helping federal departments and agencies to use data to benefit all Americans -- in areas ranging from precision medicine to criminal justice -- and to use data responsibly.

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See what the Chief Data Scientist's team has been up to, and how their work is helping the American people. 

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Companies across the country are connecting with Members of Congress for Startup Day Across America, a chance to discuss how we can support a startup economy.

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"As I've had a chance to explore the different areas we're working on across the government, it's clear that this is the most data-driven Administration we’ve ever had."

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