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House Democrats: Give FBI Director Authority to Reject Security Clearance for White House Staff

allan8 years ago02 mins

The FBI director would have the authority to reject security clearance for White House staff it there is a national security risk under a measure introduced by a group of House Democrats.

Secret Service Yanks Security Clearances of Agents in Prostitute Scandal

allan13 years ago13 years ago01 mins

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The prostitute-Secret Service controversy continues to unfold. CNN reports that the Secret Service has yanked the security clearances of 11 members who are accused of bringing prostitutes to a hotel in Colombia. The incident happened late last week before President Obama was to arrive in that country for a summit. CNN…