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Cost pool considerations for remote and multi-state employees

Labor shortages and the desires of employees for a more balanced life are opening the door, now more than ever, for fully remote work options. This can potentially lead to a team of multi-state workers.

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Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers?

John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the Fair Access Rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year

Congress has ended the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays. The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package Wednesday night and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill sets up a final confrontation on the government budget in the new year. The Senate worked into the night to pass the bill with days to spare before government funding expires Saturday. The spending package keeps government funding levels at current levels for roughly two more months while a long-term package is negotiated.

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Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

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Russell Vought, a Project 2025 architect, is ready to shock Washington if Trump wins second term

A chief architect of Project 2025, Russell Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration.

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DoD agencies confront zero trust challenges, misunderstandings ahead of 2026 deadline

The Defense Department’s zero trust framework is acting as a catalyst, driving mission owners to industry in search of zero trust solutions

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Correction to connection: Making federal performance review season less spooky

Public servants join government because they believe in making it better, but we also need to trust in each other’s ability to grow and learn through feedback.

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AI emerging as a not-so-secret business development weapon for government contractors

New benchmarking report details how companies are — or could be — using AI to strengthen proposals, fill pipelines and generate revenue.

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For federal hiring, Commerce centers on creativity, personal connections

A key part of the Department of Commerce’s federal hiring strategy is communicating with job candidates to form personalized, “high-touch” connections.

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TSP participants contributing too much, too soon could miss out on benefits

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has been trying to reach out directly to TSP participants at risk of missing the full 5% government match.

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The new book, The Genomic Kitchen: Your Guide To Understanding And Using The Food-Gene Connection For A Lifetime Of Health

Dana Laake and her special guest Amanda Archibald will discuss her new book, The Genomic Kitchen: Your Guide To Understanding And Using The Food-Gene Connection For A Lifetime Of Health.

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Preventing and Reversing Chronic Health Conditions in Children

Dana Laake and her special guest Beth Lambert will discuss preventing and reversing chronic health conditions in children.

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VA to remain ‘very discerning’ on health care hiring, calls on Congress to address $12B shortfall in December

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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Updated: Trump says he won’t fire Conway for Hatch Act violations

A federal watchdog agency is recommending that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway, for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers

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Building zero trust as IT devices continue to multiply

During this exclusive webinar, moderator Scott Maucione and guest Steve Wallace, chief technology officer at the Defense Information Systems Agency will discuss the IT landscape and asset management in the era of zero trust. In addition, Tom Kennedy, vice president at Axonius will provide an industry perspective.

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Episode 20: Government contracting storytelling: People, plot, place and purpose in GovCon

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

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Episode 23: Winning Task Orders: It’s not just about winning the IDIQ contract – that’s when the real work begins – winning task orders!

In this episode of Market Chat we discuss Task Orders with 3 field experts. What are they? How do you market to them? How do you win them? Why are they so important?

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How to secure containerized applications

How can agencies take advantage of containers securely? We find out by talking with software development experts at FAA, NASA, Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute and Rancher Government Solutions for our exclusive ebook on securing containerized applications. | Download it now!

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How agencies continue to build on data center optimization to modernize IT

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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Security in the age of telework continues to be a ‘shared responsibility’

A guide from the Interagency Security Committee sheds light on how a more "mobile" federal workforce can stay secure everywhere from cyberspace to Starbucks.

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SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting

Federal procurement experts say applying the “rule of two” to all task order contracts is codification of the Tolliver decision by the Court of Federal Claims.

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Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues

The House has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades. Supporters overcame objections from some conservatives concerned it didn’t do enough on cultural issues, such as restricting the Pentagon’s diversity initiatives and gender-affirming health care for transgender service members. The Senate had already overwhelmingly passed the bill on Wednesday, so now it goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. One of the most divisive aspects of the bill is a short-term extension of a surveillance program aimed at preventing terrorism and catching spies. Opponents of the extension wanted changes designed to boost privacy protections for Americans.

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Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert government shutdown and bring budget fight to a close

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 Navy admiral arrested in bribery case linked to government contract

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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Ospreys face flight restrictions through 2025 due to crashes, military tells Congress

The military's hundreds of V-22 Ospreys will not be permitted to fly their full range of missions until at least 2025 following a series of deadly crashes.

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US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military

A bench trial began last week in Baltimore federal court in a civil case over affirmative action at American military academies. Attorneys for the U.S. Naval Academy say the school should be allowed to continue using race as an admissions factor because prioritizing diversity in the military makes it stronger and more effective. But the group that brought the case, Students for Fair Admissions, says candidates should be evaluated based only on other factors, including socioeconomics. The group was also behind the case that led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision last year that ended the consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions. The group also sued West Point, but the Naval Academy case went to trial first.

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Torras Coolify 2S review: Extreme testing this little smart neck air conditioner

The Coolify 2 gets an update, but what's new in the 2S? Is it worth the upgrade or a spot in the ever increasing list of gadgets he needs to charge?

Zach gets "comfy" brewing coffee on a humid, scorching afternoon to find out. Yes, a gimmicky product needs gimmicky testing.

The Torras Coolify 2S retails for S$279, but it's on sale now on weareready.sg for S$269.




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I made my own Pride-coloured Xbox controller at the Xbox Design Lab, now available in Asia

Why buy a controller that everyone has when you can customise your own?



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6+1 Apps To Up Your Content Creation Game #HWZtechmeup S3 Ep02

Note:This video was first published on 12 October 2022
Let's face it. "Free" only gets you so far. If you're serious about your socials and want to have the tools to produce professional looking content, then it's time to look at more powerful tools and apps to help you along the way. Yes, there are some good free apps in here too.




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Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack

Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack




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ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to install powerful solar panels

ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to install powerful solar panels




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Steelseries’ new Arctis GameBuds are earbuds that will work with PS5 and Xbox gaming consoles

It’ll work with the Nintendo Switch too, as well as PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. #steelseries #arctis ps5 xbox




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RingConn Gen 2 now in SG: Lighter, longer lasting, world's first sleep apnea detection ring

We've only just reviewed the RingConn smart ring, and Gen 2 is already here with a host of improvements. #ringconn #smartring



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OPPO Singapore opens up pre-registration for Find X8 series, confirms 21 November global launch

The early-bird reservation closes in just 10 days (20 November 2024). #oppo #findx8series #findx8pro #android #hasselblad




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Opensignal: Seoul comes first in APAC cities for 5G reliability and consistency, Singapore is 5th

Is deploying 5G in Singapore necessarily easier just because we’re smaller? Here, the big cities come out to play. #5g #connectivity




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Zoho eyes industry associations for continued partner growth

As it continues to grow its Canadian business through partners, cloud-based business software company Zoho eyes making connections with industry assications as an important route for growth.




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UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns

UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns




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Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its ageing Switch console

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its ageing Switch console




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European judges confirm EU bond trading cartel decision

European judges confirm EU bond trading cartel decision




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EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations

EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations




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Desperate rescue efforts continue in Valencia’s flooded car parks

Desperate rescue efforts continue in Valencia’s flooded car parks