Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) has endorsed changes that would weaken the veterans preference law in federal hiring. In each category (most qualified, well-qualified, qualified), veterans go to the top of the list. [Memorial Day provides respite from VA controversies, even as new issue brews on veterans hiring ]The veterans language has flown under the radar in a bill with thousands of provisions. But, aware of the sensitivity around hiring veterans, he said, “I’m sure we would never” erode preference policies. But the chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was skeptical that preference for veterans is leading to unqualified hires.

Source: Washington Post June 17, 2016 10:05 UTC