Veterans should find it easier to get jobs with the federal government, thanks to a policy change announced by President Obama on Nov. 9. Under the new Veterans Employment Initiative, most federal agencies will open Veterans Employment Program offices, responsible for helping veterans find and apply for jobs, and keep track of their job-application status. The Office of Personnel Management will also issue a strategic plan, providing agencies with guidance for seeking out, employing, and developing skills for veterans. As of Sept. 30, 2008, roughly 480,000 veterans worked for the federal government. More information is available on the Web at www.fedshirevets.gov.