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*** The Department of Defense announced a 1.3% cost of living adjustment for 2021 for the 2.1 million military retirees and individuals receiving survivors' allowances. That adjustment is down from the 1.6% increase granted in 2020 and the 2.8% increase in 2019. A 1.3% adjustment for 2021 is also being applied to Social Security beneficiaries and federal retirees.

*** GCN reports on how the COVID-19 pandemic is driving smart city plans and budgets.

*** Nominations for the 2021 Fed 100 are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31.