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Federal offices in the Washington, D.C. region are open on time on Wednesday, but employees can take unscheduled leave or telework as the region continues to dig out of Monday’s snow storm.

President Joe Biden is expected this week to sign his second cybersecurity executive order, bookending a term defined by major cyber incidents.

With totals as high as 10 inches in the region as of 5:10pm, the Office of Personnel Management made the call Monday evening.

Federal News Network's Small Business Guide is here! Get the latest on 8(a) STARS III, the new OASIS+ and VETS 2. Plus, a preview of what’s coming with POLARIS Small Business and tips to help both agencies and small businesses make the most of the many opportunities that GSA has developed to support the acquisition of IT and professional services. Download the exclusive guide and get tips and tactics to make informed IT and professional services buys across government.

Federal offices in DC metro area are closed Monday and maximum telework is in effect.

“The bill I’m signing today is about a simple proposition: Americans who have worked hard all their lives to earn an honest living should be able to retire with economic security and dignity” - President Joe Biden

Federal employee benefits are one of the top incentives that keeps people in government jobs throughout their careers. But federal retirement benefits are also complex, requiring specialized knowledge and advice to get the most out of them. Read the full article below and register for the webinar on January 9 to learn how to get the most out of your Retirement Benefits. Sponsored by Federal Employee Benefit Advisors - myFEBA.org

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To understand the power and potential of 5G wireless technology, it’s important to understand it as far more than an extension of 4G or LTE. “5G was one of the first times that the technology groups got together to create a new way of thinking about how we run wireless networks,” said Chris Melus, the vice president of product management at T-Mobile For Business. Read or watch the full interview! | https://bit.ly/4fouCFg Sponsored by T-Mobile For Business

Ask any federal employee how to maximize their Thrift Savings Plan, and they’ll probably give you the same piece of advice: Contribute 5% of your pay in order to get the matching 5% government contribution, and start doing so as early in your career as possible. And while that’s absolutely true, it’s only the start. Read the full article below and register for the webinar on January 9 to learn how to get the most out of your TSP. Sponsored by Federal Employee Benefit Advisors - myFEBA.org