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Inside the Transition: Technology, Innovation and Government ReformJanuary 19

The Obama Administation’s commitment to reform and transparency is embodied by the one of the Transition’s most dynamic groups—the TIGR (Technology, Innovation and Government Reform) Team.

The experts who serve in TIGR advocated for some of our most innovative features on Change.gov—including the Citizen’s Briefing Book and Seat at the Table. Watch the video and get to know the people behind the ideas—and let us know your reaction to some of the initiatives they’re proposing.

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From Lady Liberty to renewable energyJanuary 17

Just a few days before his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama stopped in Bedford Heights, Ohio, to visit the Cardinal Fastener factory there.

In his remarks, President-elect Obama pointed out that the company's roots in the country go deep -- its bolts appear in both the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge -- but it now earns half its profits from the manufacture of parts for wind turbines.

"In some ways you can't think of a more iconic company than Cardinal Fastener," President-elect Obama said. "The story of this copmany...is that renewable energy isn't something pie in the sky. It's not part of a far off future. It's happening all acorss America right now."

Watch the video of the President-elect's tour of the factory and his remarks below:

Our democratic traditionJanuary 17

In his final weekly address before assuming office, President-elect Barack Obama speaks about the upcoming Inauguration activities, a tradition at the heart of our democracy.

This year's inauguration will be the most open and accessible in history. Thousands of people will come together -- not just in the capital, but across the nation -- to serve their communities and ring in a new era of change in America.

Watch the final Weekly Address from the President-elect below.

Wrapping up the Citizen’s Briefing BookJanuary 16

Every day, the President receives books filled with facts and recommendations to be considered while crafting and enacting policies.

The Citizen's Briefing Book -- a project that has enabled everyday Americans to share their expertise and insight with President Obama -- has been a tremendous success so far.

Michael Strautmanis, Director of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Transition, was particularly impressed by the enthusiastic response the feature has elicited.

"We have had an unbelievable response -- over 70,000 people participated, half a million votes, and tens of thousands of wonderful ideas," Strautmanis said.

Watch Mr. Stratumanis' reaction below:

Inside the Transition: More behind-the-scenes videos from the Office of Public LiaisonJanuary 16

On Wednesday, we put up videos from our Office of Public Liaison's meetings with women small business owners, LGBT and youth groups. Today we're adding meetings with Asian American and Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups to the series.

The Transition has been an opportunity to get feedback from people from a huge diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Watch the videos and let us know your perspective on what the Obama Administration's priorities should be.

Inside the Transition: Asian American and Pacific Islander Groups

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Inside the Transition: Hispanic Groups