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  • U.S. Public Pensions Adapt to Change, And It’s Paying Off

    Jul 28, 2025

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    In a new Forbes column, Dan Doonan writes that about a new report that finds U.S. public pension plan investment strategies have adapted to meet changing market conditions.

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