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IN 2009, PRESIDENT OBAMA ANNOUNCED THE SECURING AMERICANS VALUE AND EFFICIENCY, OR SAVE AWARDS.
THE PROGRAM SEEKS IDEAS FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND SERVICE MEMBERS ON HOW TO MAKE GOVERNMENT
MORE EFFICIENT AND ENSURE TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE SPENT WISELY.
"IT'S IMPORTANT FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. ONE IS ENSURING THE TRUST OF THE TAXPAYER BECAUSE
IT GIVES US A GREAT DEAL OF RESOURCE BUT PARTICULARLY NOW IN A PERIOD OF DECLINING BUDGETS TO MAKE
SURE THAT WE HAVE AS MUCH RESOURCE AS POSSIBLE FOR THE SAILORS AND MARINES AT THE TIP OF
THE SPEAR. MISSION'S NOT CHANGING, THE ENEMY'S GETTING MORE INNOVATIVE, SO IT'S IMPORTANT
FOR US TO USE THE RESOURCE WE HAVE AS EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE."
TO LEARN HOW TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV/SAVE AWARD.
FROM WASHINGTON, I'M PETTY OFFICER SHANNON BURNS.