Why do banks ask if you have worked for a federal government agency recently?

Recently noticed that almost all banks have a question in the application that asks whether you have recently worked for a federal government agency? Wondering if the answer to this question has any impact on the applicant's chances?

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Bump, want to know as well. I have an internship at a Federal Agency and want to know if this could impact my chances?

 

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