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Pritzker sits at the wheel of a new car — Secretary Pritzker Visits Detroit Auto Show and Sees Resilience at its Finest

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Antonio J. Gracias, CEO and Chief Information Officer, Valor Equity

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Julie Hanna, Executive Chair of the Board, Kiva

Photo of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Human Resources Department

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Photo of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Human Resources Department

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Graphic on Real GDP: 2012--2016

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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Graphic on Real GDP: 2012--2016

President Barack Obama talks with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipients in the East Room of the White House, April 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama talks with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipients in the East Room of the White...

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Congratulates 2015 PCASE Award Recipient Dr. Adam Creuziger, Material Research Engineer at NIST

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Congratulates PCASE Award Recipient Dr. Adam Creuziger, Material Research Engineer at NIST

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U.S. Economic and Development Administration (EDA) logo

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Kent Rochford, Acting NIST Director and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology

The Japanese mini submarine HA-19 (similar to the mini sub sunk by the USS Ward), which washed ashore on December 8, 1941.

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The Japanese mini submarine HA-19 (similar to the mini sub sunk by the USS Ward), which washed ashore on December 8, 1941.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks with Nina Easton about globalization, trade and cybersecurity at the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power series.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks with Nina Easton about globalization, trade and cybersecurity at the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power...

On the Map for Emergency Management U.S. Census Bureau Graphic

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On the Map for Emergency Management U.S. Census Bureau Graphic

Green holidays never looked so good! Here, beautiful gifts are wrapped in festive and reusable fabric! (Photo Credit: NOAA)

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Green holidays never looked so good! Here, beautiful gifts are wrapped in festive and reusable fabric! (Photo Credit: NOAA)

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Hannover Messe 2017 Logo

Coral restoration in the Florida Keys. Photo: NOAA

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Coral restoration in the Florida Keys. Photo: NOAA

Cybersecurity Graphic (Photo: Junede/Shutterstock).

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Cybersecurity Graphic (Photo: Junede/Shutterstock).

Shipwrecks like Lucinda Van Valkenburg attract visitors from all around the world to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: Tane Casserley/NOAA

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Shipwrecks like Lucinda Van Valkenburg attract visitors from all around the world to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: Tane Casserley/...

During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED).

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During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level...

During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED).

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During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level...

Are You Dreaming of a White Christmas?

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This map shows the historical probability of there being at least one inch of snow on the ground in the Lower 48 on December 25, 2016. You can...

A three-week-old lobster captured live at the University of Maine, where research is taking place to understand the effects of ocean acidification. Photo by Jessica Waller, University of Maine

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A three-week-old lobster captured live at the University of Maine, where research is taking place to understand the effects of ocean acidification...

EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams playing pickleball at the Composite Recycling Technology Center on December 1, 2016.

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EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams playing pickleball at the Composite Recycling Technology Center on December 1, 2016.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker meets with the Digital Economy Board of Advisors (DEBA) and receives their recommendations that identify key actions the Commerce Department can take to support the digital economy.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker meets with the Digital Economy Board of Advisors (DEBA) and receives their recommendations that identify...

Commerce Secretary Pritzker recognizes NOAA employees for their hard work at the launch of the GOES-R satellite on November 19, 2016.

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker recognizes NOAA employees for their hard work at the launch of the GOES-R satellite on November 19, 2016.

After running aground in December 1976, Argo Merchant broke apart, spilling nearly 8 million gallons of oil into Nantucket Shoals. The incident launched what would become NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration.

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After running aground in December 1976, Argo Merchant broke apart, spilling nearly 8 million gallons of oil into Nantucket Shoals. The incident...

The Greenland ice sheet continued to lose mass in 2016, as it has since 2002 when satellite-based measurement began. Melting began the second earliest in the 37-year record of observations, close to the record set in 2012.

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The Greenland ice sheet continued to lose mass in 2016, as it has since 2002 when satellite-based measurement began. Melting began the second...

A great shearwater as it “shears” over the surface of the ocean in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

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A great shearwater as it “shears” over the surface of the ocean in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

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International Corruption Day Logo: United Against Corruption

A southern resident orca breaches off Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.

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A southern resident orca breaches off Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.

Mariana Viturro, Deputy Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

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Mariana Viturro, Deputy Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

NOAA Infographic on the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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NOAA Infographic on the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season

GestVision, Inc. receives Patents for Humanity Award for a quick diagnostic test for preeclampsia. Every year, approximately 63,000 women die from preeclampsia (PE), a life-threatening pregnancy complication.

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GestVision, Inc. receives Patents for Humanity Award for a quick diagnostic test for preeclampsia. Every year, approximately 63,000 women die from...

On November 2, 2016, the city of San Antonio, Texas community leaders and elected officials celebrated the grand opening of the 56,000-square-foot Eastside Education & Training Center (EETC).

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On November 2, 2016, the city of San Antonio, Texas community leaders and elected officials celebrated the grand opening of the 56,000-square-foot...

Secretary of Labor Tom Perez and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker tour the cyber security training center at Montgomery College in Maryland on Dec. 10, 2014.

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Secretary of Labor Tom Perez and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker tour the cyber security training center at Montgomery College in Maryland on...

A pink whipray glides over colonies of the branching coral Stylophora at Swains Island, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.

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A pink whipray glides over colonies of the branching coral Stylophora at Swains Island, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Graphic on Clean Water Infrastructure

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Graphic on Clean Water Infrastructure

Peter Beard, Senior Vice President of Regional Workforce Development of Greater Houston Partnership

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Peter Beard, Senior Vice President of Regional Workforce Development of Greater Houston Partnership

Photo of Matt Krahn who found employment after taking the Accelerated CNC Training class, offered by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP).

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Photo of Matt Krahn who found employment after taking the Accelerated CNC Training class, offered by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension...

Commerce Secretary Pritkzer, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, U.S. Trade Representative Froman, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Ambassador to China Baucus at the 27th U.S.-China JCCT

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Commerce Secretary Pritkzer, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, U.S. Trade Representative Froman, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Ambassador...

Liz Callahan, Workforce Development Manager at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership

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Liz Callahan, Workforce Development Manager at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Brad Smith, President of Microsoft

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Brad Smith, President of Microsoft

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker at the 27th JCCT in November 2016

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritkzer with representatives from the United States and China following the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade...

Graphic on Amount of Seafood Added to the American Diet During the Past Year

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Graphic on Amount of Seafood Added to the American Diet During the Past Year

Secretary Pritzker and Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson at CTWP Launch in April 2015

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker (left) and President and CEO of the Aspen Institute Walter Isaacson (right) at the launch of the...

IP attachés at Tupperware headquarters during Orlando outreach meetings

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IP attachés at Tupperware headquarters during Orlando outreach meetings

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address on Digital Privacy and Security at Council on Foreign Relations

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address on Digital Privacy and Security at Council on Foreign Relations

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Number of Employer and Nonemployer Business Establishments: 2005--2014

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U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Number of Employer and Nonemployer Business Establishments: 2005--2014

EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams with manufacturing students from NWGA College and Career Academy in Dalton, Georgia.

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EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams with manufacturing students from NWGA College and Career Academy in Dalton, Georgia.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participats in an armchair discussion at the World Affairs Council of America annual conference

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participats in an armchair discussion at the World Affairs Council of America annual conference

Secretary Pritzker also visits the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum, which showcases more than 500 inventors and their technological achievements that have helped stimulate U.S. economic growth.

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Secretary Pritzker visits the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum, which showcases more than 500 inventors and their technological...

Photo of Worker Training in Classroom Setting

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Photo of Worker Training in Classroom Setting

U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Suzan LeVine

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U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Suzan LeVine

Graphic on Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeship: A Business Perspective

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Graphic on Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeship: A Business Perspective

EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams announces the 2016 RIS grant awardees in Austin, Texas on November 15, 2016.

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EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams announces the 2016 RIS grant awardees in Austin, Texas on November 15, 2016.

German Ambassador to the United States Peter Wittig

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German Ambassador to the United States Peter Wittig

Photo on Broadband Training for Tomorrow's Jobs

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Photo on Broadband Training for Tomorrow's Jobs...

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"Connecting American Communities" Logo...

U.S. Department of Labor Graphic of U.S. Map Recognizing 2016 National Apprenticeship Week.

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U.S. Department of Labor Graphic of U.S. Map Recognizing 2016 National Apprenticeship Week.

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development Jay Williams Announces Grants to Help Coal-Impacted Communities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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U.S. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development Jay Williams Announces Grants to Help Coal-Impacted Communities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Photo of Woman Veteran with Business People: Courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Photo of Woman Veteran with Business People: Courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Undergraduate CIC winners Payam Pourtaheri and Ameer Shakeel from University of Virginia, with USPTO’s Director of Inventor Education, Outreach, and Recognition Elizabeth Dougherty.

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Undergraduate CIC winners Payam Pourtaheri and Ameer Shakeel from University of Virginia, with USPTO’s Director of Inventor Education, Outreach, and...

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Veteran-Owned Businesses in the U.S.

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U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Veteran-Owned Businesses in the U.S.

Photo of University of Perideniya Professor Manjula Sandirigama at USPTO IP Training

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Photo of University of Perideniya Professor Manjula Sandirigama at USPTO IP Training

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at 13th Annual Lockheed Martin Women's Impact Network Leadership Forum

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at 13th Annual Lockheed Martin Women's Impact Network Leadership Forum...

The NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides building blocks for a trained workforce. Credit: Natasha Hanacek/NIST

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The NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides building blocks for a trained workforce. Credit: Natasha Hanacek/NIST...

Photo of Edison State Community College in Columbus, Ohio. Edison is preparing students, starting in middle school, for the skills needed to work in the American economy.

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Photo of Edison State Community College in Columbus, Ohio. Edison is preparing students, starting in middle school, for the skills needed to work in...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Major Policy Address on Semiconductors at Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Major Policy Address on Semiconductors at Center for Strategic and International Studies

The CyberSeek interactive map allows the user to view information about cybersecurity supply and demand by state or metro area. The Kansas City area is highlighted. Credit: CyberSeek

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The CyberSeek interactive map allows the user to view information about cybersecurity supply and demand by state or metro area. The Kansas City area...

Photo of James P. Clements, Ph.D., President of Clemson University and Co-Chair of the 2014-2016 NACIE Board

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Photo of James P. Clements, Ph.D., President of Clemson University and Co-Chair of the 2014-2016 NACIE Board

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic: This Old House, Number of Housing Units by Decade Built.

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U.S. Census Bureau Graphic: This Old House, Number of Housing Units by Decade Built.

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the Fifth and Final Meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Committee (CDAC).

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the Fifth and Final Meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Committee (CDAC).

Graphic of U.S. Map on Internet Use by State from 1998--2015.

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Graphic of U.S. Map on Internet Use by State from 1998--2015.

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Laura Taylor-Kale Participates in a Manufacturing Day Event at Phononic in Durham, N.C.

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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Laura Taylor-Kale Participates in a Manufacturing Day Event at Phononic in Durham, N.C.

Graphic on Internet Use from Any Location by State from 1998--2015.

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Graphic on Internet Use from Any Location by State from 1998--2015.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker meets with her Argentine counterpart Minister of Production Francisco Cabrera for the inaugural U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker meets with her Argentine counterpart Minister of Production Francisco Cabrera for the inaugural U.S.-...

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development Jay Williams Announces Grants to Help Coal-Impacted Communities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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U.S. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development Jay Williams Announces Grants to Help Coal-Impacted Communities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at Stanford University's Distinguished Career Institute with DCI Founder Philip Pizzo, MD.

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at Stanford University's Distinguished Career Institute with DCI Founder Philip Pizzo, MD...

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker talks with students in the graduate-level Practical Policy and Politics class at Stanford University.

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker talks with students in the graduate-level Practical Policy and Politics class at Stanford University.

IMCP Communities after the White House Executive Session and Best Practices Session with Industry Leaders

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IMCP Communities after the White House Executive Session and Best Practices Session with Industry Leaders

U.S. Secretary Commerce Penny Pritzker and Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown at an armchair discussion in Chicago.

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U.S. Secretary Commerce Penny Pritzker and Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown at an armchair discussion in Chicago.

In conjunction with Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participates in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSCD) Conference.

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In conjunction with Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participates in a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

eBay’s Tekedra Mawakana, Vice President for Global Government Relations and Public Policy, and Caitlin Brosseau, Senior Manager for Government Relations, host the Department of Commerce's Digital Attaches for a tour of eBay’s Silicon Valley campus

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eBay’s Tekedra Mawakana, Vice President for Global Government Relations and Public Policy, and Caitlin Brosseau, Senior Manager for Government...

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews delivers remarks at the Opening Ceremony of U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews delivers remarks at the Opening Ceremony of U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews (right) and Acting Deputy of Health and Health and Human Services Mary Wakefield (left) tour the Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews (right) and Acting Deputy of Health and Health and Human Services Mary Wakefield (left) tour the...

Secretary Pritzker and moderator Ann Simmons participating in an armchair discussion at the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles, CA. Source: Pacific Council on International Policy

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Secretary Pritzker and moderator Ann Simmons participating in an armchair discussion at the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles,...

Economics and Statistics Administration's Justin Antonipillai at the White House Data Innovation Summit

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Economics and Statistics Administration's Justin Antonipillai at the White House Data Innovation Summit...

Illustration of a patent for a winged suit to fly away from a burning building.

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Illustration of a patent for a winged suit to fly away from a burning building.

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Meets with President Juan Manuel Santos as Part of Her First Official Visit to Colombia.

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Meets with President Juan Manuel Santos as Part of Her First Official Visit to Colombia.

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MBDA Inclusive Innovation Initiative Logo

MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo Speaks About the MBDA Inclusive Innovation Initiative

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MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo Speaks About the MBDA Inclusive Innovation Initiative

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in a Roundtable Discussion on TPP in Los Angeles

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in a Roundtable Discussion on TPP in Los Angeles

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Catherine H. Barrett, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning (OPSP)

Better Buildings, Better Plants: Volvo Boosting Energy Efficiency at Truck Manufacturing Facility

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Better Buildings, Better Plants: Volvo Boosting Energy Efficiency at Truck Manufacturing Facility

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker signs a strategic partnership agreement between the Commerce Department and the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management.

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker signs a strategic partnership agreement between the Commerce Department and the USC Marshall Center for Global...

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Logo for the USPTO's National Trademark Expo...

Graphic on the Fourth Industrial Revolultion

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Graphic on the Fourth Industrial Revolultion

Secretary Pritzker with Kai Ryssdal, host and senior editor of Marketplace, at the Internet Association's Virtuous Circle conference

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Secretary Pritzker with Kai Ryssdal, host and senior editor of Marketplace, at the Internet Association's Virtuous Circle conference...

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