WH Tweaks Rules on Clearances for Gays

Members of both parties in Congress are voicing concern over a rule change, imposed by the White House, which may make it more difficult for gays to acquire federal security clearances. Whereas the old rules said sexual orientation “may not be used as a basis” for denying security clearance, the new rules say clearance cannot be denied “solely on the basis of sexual orientation.” House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) said the change amounts to “covert war” against gays, while two Republican members have requested briefings on the matter.

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