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Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Very Special Investigator

Very Special Investigator — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:54:06 +0000

Nevermind. Reading before asking helps. Although the linked paper doesn’t mention who exactly does the investigations for Senate staff. I would assume not OPM due to balance of powers issues.

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Very Special Investigator

Very Special Investigator — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:42:14 +0000

Very interesting article about something I’ve wondered about for a while.

While members themselves don’t undergo investigations, I assume that any permanent committee staff or staffers of an elected member who need access to classified info undergo investigations just as anyone else would?

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by admin

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:43:27 +0000

Matt – Great comment. Yes, you all are correct, I updated the post to clarify. Members of congress don’t undergo the same security clearance process as the masses, and access to cleared information in congress falls under the House and Senate Security Offices. There have been several proposals to require security clearance investigations for members, but concerns about procedures, oversight, and what to do if a clearance was denied have trumped security concerns, so far.

I’m curious to know if the House and Senate Security Offices have any procedures for investigating congressional misconduct as it relates to sensitive information (i.e., if a member on the House Intelligence Committee is being investigated for a personal conduct issue, would their access to sensitive information in committee be suspended?)

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Matt

Matt — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:47 +0000

From what I have read, members of Congress have whatever access they need simply based on their election and membership. There is too much drama over who would investigate and adjudicate them. They just have to take an oath not to divulge classified information. This doc has some information on it:

http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA483582

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Blue's Clues

Blue's Clues — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:38:25 +0000

Fed,

I supposed those with a need to know have clearances…I don’t think they all do.

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Jay

Jay — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:12 +0000

I was under the impression that while certain staffers (eg: those on HPSCI, Armed Services, etc.) are cleared, Congressmen and Senators have a special accommodation.

Comment on Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea by Fed. Investigator

Fed. Investigator — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:35 +0000

I didn’t realize Congressmen have clearances!

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by BW an Investigator

BW an Investigator — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:10:37 +0000

Very,

Now that is funny

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Very Special Investigator

Very Special Investigator — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:33:32 +0000

If he does lay into you, it’s best to just let him finish.

http://www.hark.com/clips/cxgzysnnzm-if-he-does-lay-into-you-its-best-to-just-let-him-finish

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Blue's Clues

Blue's Clues — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:29:40 +0000

Fed,

That beats the dog that humped me leg during an interview…although the owner just laughed and allowed it to continue. Sheesh.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Fed. Investigator

Fed. Investigator — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:46:19 +0000

So I was interviewing a neighbor and his gaggle of children were running and screaming and dancing around us. I was concentrating on the interview, yelling my questions over the frey. Out of the corner of my eye, I see one of the little bastards running at me, before I know what’s going on, the brat screams ‘candy’ and shoves something into my mouth. I spit it on the floor and glared at the father, who was mortified and speechless.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Fed. Investigator

Fed. Investigator — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:41:08 +0000

For fun, skittles, for fun.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by skittles

skittles — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:15:00 +0000

Not to sober up the good time, but can somebody explain to me the reasoning behind asking Sub’s why they don’t know what they don’t know on the questionnaire?

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Investigator

Investigator — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:46:04 +0000

Well a formal protest has been made by my company to the GAO and the customer.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by BW an Investigator

BW an Investigator — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:49:38 +0000

Investigator

So am I, but it wasn’t my job

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by BW an Investigator

BW an Investigator — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:48:36 +0000

Very Special Inv

Funny, I did about 12 source interviews today alone and every single one of them said exactly what you said. I’m still laughing??????????

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by contractor

contractor — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:43:43 +0000

Very Special Investigator,

Absolutely! That’s exactly how employment source interviews go every time.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Investigator

Investigator — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:41:51 +0000

A colleague of mine just told me a SJ listed a previous job as Bovine Mammary Gland Extractor.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Very Special Investigator

Very Special Investigator — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:12:58 +0000

Investigator: Is he able to handle stress?

Every Source Ever: OH YEAH, he works here.

Investigator: Does he have any questionable associates?

Every Source Ever: You mean besides me?

Stop, stop, you’re all killing me.

Comment on Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories by Old Timer

Old Timer — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:12:28 +0000

Investigator: Do you know of anything in Mr. X’s background that could be used against him for blackmail, influence, or coercion?

Source: Well, I think I’m the only black male he knows….