Brad Wenstrup actually said...

"In reality, veterans preference is often thwarted by an overly complicated competitive or excepted service system."

"It is not uncommon for VA hiring managers to complain that they always try to use a special hiring authority."

"Some form of veterans preference has been a fixture in Federal hiring since the Civil War."

"It is not uncommon for us to hear from veterans who were blocked by HR officials or managers for consideration."