the government makes it nearly impossible to work for them unless you have veteran status, female, or minority. those aren't qualities that ensure you get reliable employees. various federal agencies had to beg congress for work around to get people they wanted. the usda for example has a program where you work 4 unprotected seasonal jobs with them and they will give your application special status that won't be immediately trahsed if some veteran decides they want to send out blanket applications on dozens of jobs. the government is getting what it wants: dei hires and veterans. not qualified applicants.
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