New York, New York - Tuesday, February 2nd, 2:00PM ET – As part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, the First Lady will join Lena Dunham, Julianne Moore and moderator, Editor-in-Chief of MORE Magazine Lesley Jane Seymour, for a panel entitled “Media with Purpose” at the American Magazine Media Conference at the Grand Hyatt. 

Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment on its latest draft of a publication intended to help computer security experts use randomness to protect sensitive data.

Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today opened a competition to award new cooperative funding agreements for its Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The competition continues a multiyear effort to update the program’s funding structure to better match manufacturing industry needs with resources in MEP's nationwide network. The MEP centers help small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers create and retain jobs, increase profits and save time and money.

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against the operators of DeVry University, alleging that DeVry’s advertisements deceived consumers about the likelihood that students would find jobs in their fields of study, and would earn more than those graduating with bachelor's degrees from other colleges or universities.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $2.85 million in funding for four projects that will advance the development of renewable energy technologies at facilities across the federal government. As the nation's largest single user of energy, the federal government is leading by example and these projects will reduce carbon emissions, while strengthening America's economic, energy, and environmental security.

Washington, DC - In his State of the Union address, the President made clear that more Americans should have the ability to save for retirement at work – and the ability to take their savings with them as they move from job to job. While Social Security remains a rock-solid guaranteed benefit that every American can rely on, Americans are increasingly responsible for their own retirement security.