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Security Clearance Denial

The number of security clearance denials for sexual behavior doubled from last year according to analysis of the top reasons for a denial. Three recent DOHA appeals cases jumped out at me because they involved solicitation of prostitutes or paying for sexual services. This has always been a source danger

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Security Clearance Process

The government shutdown will surely affect many clearance holders and their ability to pay credit card bills, mortgages, or car loans. As we have noted this year and in years past, financial issues remain the top issue for clearance denials and revocations. Life events happen and the circumstances are taken

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Obtaining Security Clearance

So you have a Top Secret clearance and want to apply for a Secret Service position that requires the same or lower level of clearance; no problem…
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The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 gives the Department of Energy (DOE) the authority and responsibility for all nuclear energy information for the United States…
Background Investigations

The United Kingdom, one of our closest allies, conducts security vetting much in the same way as the U.S. does in granting security clearances, but…