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Security Clearance Denial

Occasionally I run across news stories about men getting caught secretly recording women under their dresses while in changing rooms or bathrooms. In an unusual twist, I found a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals case where the clearance applicant was caught recording other men with his

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Security Clearance Denial

A defense contractor was denied security clearance eligibility by the DoD based on sexual behavior and personal conduct concerns. He subsequently appealed to the Defense Office of Hearing an Appeals, and in reading the summary of proceedings, I found it quite unbelievable that he would even try to appeal the

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Security Clearance Process

Among all the security clearance reform initiatives over the last five years was an effort by Senator Mark Warner (D-Va) to modernize the way the…
Security Clearance Denial

Every once in a while, I run across a security clearance appeals casewhere I ask myself did this really happen? There are some people outthere…
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Security Clearance Denial

Security clearance holders all go through an indoctrination briefingthat includes proper handling and storage of classified or protectedinformation. They also get an annual refresher training.…