Requesting Dual Citizenship While Possessing a Security Clearance Is a Dumb Idea
Michelle Bachmann is raising eyebrows with a rather odd request for dual citizenship with Switzerland. Under Swiss law, Bachmann was automatically eligible for citizenship upon marrying her husband (the son of Swiss citizens) in 1978. According to news reports, it was just several months ago that Bachmann decided to register
Most Embarrassing or Entertaining Security Clearance Interview Stories
Tradeshows are always a great opportunity for the team at ClearanceJobs.com to make new friends, and occasionally hear a few great stories. We were at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing Conference last week, where a young man came to our booth and said that while he didn’t personally have a
TSA Relaxes Security Requirements Due to Clearance Backlog
Due to backlog in the screening process, the TSA is allowing some personnel to be hired prior to the standard background check and security assessment. WSB-TV in Atlanta received a copy of an internal memo from airline officials, which outlined the Transportation Security Administration directive to employers and contractors at
Will Infamous Secret Service Agents Now Have Clearance Issues?
Just because it’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. The news has been flooded with coverage of the secret service agents and military personnel who allegedly engaged prostitutes and indulged in drunken debauchery as a part of an advance team sent to prepare for President Obama’s trip to Colombia