GPO Works During Snowstorms & Government Closings To Produce White House And Congressional Materials

WASHINGTON-As the Washington D.C. area measured the snow by the foot and struggled to dig out after two devastating snowstorms, employees at the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) braved the elements to print important materials for The White House and Congress.  Even after the federal government closed, more than 200 GPO employees, which included plant workers, police officers and facility crews, traveled from distances as far as Baltimore and Richmond to produce The Economic Report of the President.  These efforts by employees ensured this job for President Barack Obama was completed on time.  GPO employees also produced and delivered the Congressional Record and the Federal Register. 

"Our employees are among the most dedicated workforce one could find.  I am extremely proud of the effort GPO put in during these snowstorms to meet the deadlines of Congress and The White House," said Public Printer Bob Tapella.  "Inclement weather will not prevent GPO from meeting the needs of our customers and from Keeping America Informed on the documents of our democracy."

Printed copies can be found in GPO's Bookstore:  http://bookstore.gpo.gov/actions/GetPublication.do?stocknumber=040-000-00783-1

The authentic, electronic version is available on GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys): 
www.fdsys.gov

The GPO is the Federal Government's primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing, authenticating, and preserving published U.S. Government information in all its forms. GPO is responsible for the production and distribution of information products and services for all three Branches of the Federal Government. In addition to publication sales, GPO makes Government information available at no cost to the public through GPO's Federal Digital System (www.fdsys.gov) and through partnerships with approximately 1,250 libraries nationwide participating in the Federal Depository Library Program. For more information, please visit www.gpo.gov