The L 2070 fund made its debut in late July, adding to the string of positive returns with 2.39% in August.

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For many investors, the Thrift Savings Plan will provide anywhere from one-third to half their income in retirement. Assuming, of course, there is income!

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Speaker Mike Johnson has postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.

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Bipartisan negotiations to avoid a government shutdown began in earnest shortly after a failed vote last week in the House.

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The VA expects to grow its health care workforce to approximately 404,000 total employees next year, if Congress approves supplemental funding.

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During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jared Serbu and guest Lily Zeleke, acting DCIO for information enterprise, Office of the DoD CIO with the Department of Defense will discuss software modernization strategy at the Department of Defense. In addition, Cindi Stuebner, futurist and senior director, industry markets, defense business line at Pegasystems will provide an industry perspective.

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Thunderdome must clear an operational assessment and red team tests. DISA also faces the hurdles of scaling a new security tool and processes across enterprise DoD networks. We talk with DISA’s Drew Malloy about the challenges ahead.

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Defense and Homeland Security agencies are focused on the mission of protecting the United States. But how do cloud computing programs fit into the next level of this mission? During this webinar, you will gain the unique perspective of top government security experts from the Air Force, USCIS, DHS, Navy and industry leaders. 

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We are talking about “The Customer Journey”.  If you strive for a customer-centric culture, you must understand your customer’s journey—every step of the way. 

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In this episode of Market Chat!, we heard from 3 senior procurement officials from the Department of Homeland Security. 

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In this episode of Market Chat!, we heard from 3 senior government marketing thought leaders.  They shared insights and tips for how government marketers can strengthen their skillset in innovative government marketing campaigns, pivoting from face-to-face events to virtual events and how to use LinkedIn for your government marketing reach.

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In this episode of Market Chat we talk with 2 experts in the field of government contracting.

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In this episode of Market Chat we talk with 2 experts in the field of government discussing what we can expect in a Post COVID-19 world as it pertains to reaching our government customers.

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In this episode of Market Chat, we will provide insight into what is Trending versus Trendy that will impact the federal government in 2023 and beyond.  

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Learn how initiatives in the Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency and Navy are reinventing warehouse operations so that DoD teams can gain end-to-end visibility across their inventories, facilities and even people. Download our exclusive ebook.

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Data center optimization efforts paved the way for cloud adoption and hybrid evolution across government. Pick up insights and lessons learned from cloud leaders at DHS, GSA, NOAA and SEC in our new Executive Briefing.

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It’s a case of “haves and have-nots.” Here’s an informal run down of agencies with special cyber pay authorities, including DoD, DHS, and the VA.

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New research shows young adults trust the federal government less than any other demographic, adding to its hiring challenges.

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Lawmakers have introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies.

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Retired four-star admiral Robert Burke, who served as vice chief of naval operations, faces federal charges including bribery and conspiracy.

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The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals.

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Review: "Guardians" returns and it's better than the first

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The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a bill that aims to help military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

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I stumbled upon my Pebble smartwatch collection while decluttering, and it sent me down memory lane! We've come a long way since the 'OG' smartwatch craze to today's Apple Watch Ultra 2. Who else remembers the early days of smart tech on our wrists? #TechThrowback #SmartwatchEvolution #PebbleToAppleWatch #TechNostalgia

What are your pet peeves when it comes to finding quality apps? App stores wield great responsibility, but it's time to remind them to do a better job.

COVID pandemic's impact on work is 'cataclysmic,' says International Labour Market head

Russian module knocks International Space Station out of position

First space, now immortality: Jeff Bezos reportedly invests in eternal life start-up Altos Labs

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down: How a social giant disappeared from the Internet

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Hornetsecurity looks to entice MSPs looking to consolidate the number of tools they work with, offering a new suite to hep manage all of their Microsoft 365 subscribers.

In this guest blog, Avaya vice president of product management Jay Patel takes a look at one systems integration specialist's role in the digital transformation of a major Canadian university.

UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns

US election: A turning point for global enforcement of Big Tech?

Boeing factory workers bring an end to turbulence as they vote to return to work

EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations

Profits at power company CEZ hit by lower earnings in trading and mining

Siamese crocodile returns to Cambodia’s wild

Burundi’s musical greeting akazehe tries to resist modernisation

Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE

Meet Haggis, a newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo

No Comment. Massive anti-government protests in Israel

As the price of Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a new all-time high of $80,137, the overall cryptocurrency market experienced a massive inflow. The buying pressure was key to the recovery trend witnessed by most altcoins, including Shiba Inu (SHIB), which saw its burn rate surge remarkably.  Shiba Inu Burns Nearly 500M SHIB Coins As Memecoin Surges [...]

As the United Nations' Global Digital Compact (GDC) approaches its expected adoption, a growing chorus of critics warns that it threatens the very foundations of multistakeholderism in Internet governance. While the GDC aims to foster global cooperation and advance shared objectives for digital transformation, it not only centralizes power within the UN but also sidelines the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - a platform that has, for years, been instrumental in amplifying diverse voices, especially from marginalized communities and the private sector.

As the world races towards digital transformation, the technologies we choose will have a lasting impact on our planet. Blockchain, NFTs, and other crypto assets have garnered much attention for their ability to securely and immutably store records. However, the environmental cost of maintaining these technologies is often overlooked. The energy consumption required to sustain blockchains, particularly those using Proof of Work (PoW), is enormous...

Do you (or someone you know) believe that people everywhere should have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet connectivity? Are you passionate about ensuring that people everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online? Do you have leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector?