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Background Investigations

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I recently read a Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case where a DoD contractor was denied continued eligibility for a security clearance because of a history of illegal drug use (marijuana). Nowadays marijuana use is not a big deal as long as you have been off it for at least

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Adjudication

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) is highlighting May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month and developed some statistical and informational products to help security clearance holders understand they do not need to fear losing their security clearance if they seek assistance

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Background Investigation Scheduling Halted Due to Government Shutdown
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Paragon Investigators
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Furloughed investigators
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Adjudication Gov shutdown
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Peraton making payroll this week?
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Timeline after credit pull?
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Should I have a lawyer help me prepare my SF86?
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1099ers workload
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Shutdown puts a drag on security clearance process
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Peeping Tom Denied Security Clearance Reinstatement
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Discussing: Got a new CE dater but my case in DISS is still pending?
ShadowPhoenix96

I meant your open case closing before reopening.

SSClubgoer

I wish I could look myself up to give you the specific dates but I cannot I just know when I reported it, when i updated my SF86, then it…

ShadowPhoenix96

Ah. I know my CE date changed a few days submitting my SF86. I figured that was a good sign?

SSClubgoer

are you still in adjudication?

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