We live in a world of increasing dependence on electronic records and retrieval, unprecedented security and preservation concerns, and insufficient attention to civic and democratic education.

In the Federal Government, electronic records are as indispensable as their paper counterparts for documenting citizens' rights, the actions for which officials are accountable, and the nation's history.

Catalyzed by the Recovery Act, adoption of electronic health records is increasing dramatically.

For the Archivist, this role is a result of his obligation to preserve and assure timely and maximum access to our governmental records in the evolving historic saga of the American people.

Energy dependence is America's economic, environmental and security Achilles' heel.

American dependence on foreign oil threatens our national security,