Advocate for veterans draws federal inquiry

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"...A federal employee for 40 years, Foreman previously was director of small business programs for the Navy. His suspension followed his online posting of a Sept. 7 letter he sent to Will A. Gunn, the VA's general counsel, asking whether it was proper for VA contracting officers to bypass veteran-owned businesses..."
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What's the difference between competitive vs. exempted service?

Article Title: What's the difference between competitive vs. exempted service?
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"...I'm a career federal employee in the competitive service and work with several lawyers who keep referring to their status as "excepted service." What is the difference between competitive and exempted service?..."

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