Government Applies New Tool in Clearance Investigations

July 6, 2006: USAToday has printed a detailed story
about the Federal government’s use of National Security Letters (NSLs) to request consumer, financial, travel, and other personal information about investigation suspects. The FBI reportedly uses such letters to collect consumer, financial, travel and other data from “all commercial entities” in investigations of Executive Branch employees holding security clearances.

What details can you share about the Government’s use of NSLs in investigating federal employees? Share your insights below.

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