veterans' preference
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Veterans' Preference Act — The Veterans Preference Act, established in the US in 1944, required the Federal Government to favor returning war veterans when hiring new employees in an attempt to recognize their service, sacrifice, and skills. Preference Before the Civil War … Wikipedia
veterans' preference — noun Date: circa 1941 preferential treatment given qualified veterans of the United States armed forces under federal or state law; specifically special consideration (as by allowance of points) on a civil service examination … New Collegiate Dictionary
veterans' preference — noun : preferential treatment (as in employment, securing of housing, or credit) given qualified veterans (as of the United States armed forces) under a federal or state statute; specifically : special consideration (as by allowance of points) on … Useful english dictionary
preference — n. 1) to give preference to 2) to demonstrate, display, show; express a preference 3) a decided; individual; marked preference 4) (US) (a) veterans preference 5) a preference for (she showed a decided preference for classical music) 6) in… … Combinatory dictionary
Veterans of Foreign Wars — ☆ Veterans of Foreign Wars n. an organization of U.S. veterans who have served in foreign wars: founded in 1899 * * * (abbr VFW) a large organization for former members of the US armed forces who fought in wars abroad. It helps those in need, has … Universalium
Veterans' and Active Force — The Veterans and Active Force was a one man political party that was represented in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada, from 1944 to 1948. It was led by William J. Williams.Williams, a World War II veteran, ran and managed his own… … Wikipedia
United States Department of Veterans Affairs — Seal of the Department of Veterans Affairs … Wikipedia
Philippine Veterans Bank — Infobox Company company name = Philippine Veterans Bank company company type = Private company slogan = The hero s bank foundation = Manila, Philippines (1963) location = Makati City, Philippines key people = Emmanuel V. De Ocampo, Chairman… … Wikipedia
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs — The Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs is a Cabinet level agency within the Tennessee state government, headed by the Tennessee Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, who is currently John A. Keys. The Department is responsible for administering … Wikipedia
Mathew B. Tully — (born October 2, 1973) is an American trial lawyer. He lives in Niskayuna, NY and his firm, Tully Rinckey PLLC, maintains offices in Albany and Washington, DC. Education Tully graduated with a BA in Political Science from Hofstra University in… … Wikipedia
