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Nov 21, 2013
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Witnesses testified on the government process for the designation of some federal job positions as “national security sensitive” and granting security clearances. Government officials said they were working to improve the process, while watchdogs at the hearing said more guidance for agencies would be required.
The topic of security clearances became an issue in the summer of 2013, following former contractor Edward Snowden’s release of information about classified surveillance programs.
Witnesses testified on the government process for the designation of some federal job positions as “national security sensitive” and granting security clearances. Government officials said they were working to improve the process, while watchdogs at the hearing said more guidance for agencies would be required.
The topic of security clearances became an issue in the summer of 2013, following former contractor Edward Snowden’s release of information about classified surveillance programs.
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