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Obtaining Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance Denial

Of the 881 security clearance appeals heard by the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals this year, the overwhelming majority of denials involve financial issues. Most of the cases are pretty cut and dry because the applicant failed to take steps to mitigate the security concerns. Let’s take a look

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We’re happy to announce a brand new blog and discussion board. The new discussion board attempts to eliminate the complexity and just present the essentials – the conversations. Attention Existing Users! When you arrive to the new site, click on the Log In button and reset your password to continue to

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Background Investigations

On December 22, 2010 the Office of Personnel Management announced that in February they will begin a phased implementation of the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations…
Background Investigations

On December 21, 2010 Congress passed the 2010 Anti-Border Corruption Act (S. 3243 [Enrolled]) affecting polygraph examinations and periodic reinvestigations of U.S. Customs and Border…
Background Investigations

On December 1, 2010 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) presented testimony before a House subcommittee. The testimony was presented in the form of a report…