Vets hiring preference bill changed, likely to pass

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A deal between the Anne Arundel County Council and the county executive has been struck to allow a hiring preference for military veterans.

Councilman Jamie Benoit, D-District 4, amended his bill Monday to give veterans priority when applying for public safety positions and an automatic interview for veterans applying for other county government jobs.

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