Gartner, a consultancy, estimates that agile programming will have a substantial impact on high-priority projects.

ECONOMIST: The software-development industry

When workers spend most of their time on high-priority projects, it's important to designate a time to clear away the cobwebs and resolve any old issues.

CNN: Experts: Goof off at work, read a book, ignore e-mail

Through the Presidential Memorandum, the President directed agencies to expedite environmental reviews and permit decisions for a selection of high priority infrastructure projects that will create a significant number of jobs, have already identified necessary funding, and where the significant steps remaining before construction are within the control and jurisdiction of the federal government and can be completed within 18 months.

WHITEHOUSE: Our Top Stories