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Name something that:

· Reduces energy use;

· Cuts down on greenhouse gases;

· Eases traffic:

· Reduces America’s dependence on foreign oil;

· Increases worker productivity;

· Saves taxpayer dollars;

· Helps persuade talented individuals to build long careers in public service;

· And makes the country better prepared in times of emergency.

The answer is telework, or telecommuting, a phenomenon possible thanks to technology that enables nearly any employee with access to a computer, high speed telecommunications links and a phone to work from home or a telework center just as if he or she were sitting in the office.

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