Security Clearances and the Presidential Transition

In order for the incoming President to better focus on economic and national security matters, the White House has jump-started processing security clearances for some 100 potential senior advisors to Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, the Wall Street Journal reported on October 10.

The White House has been working since the summer to faciliate the security clearances, with a newly-created working group focused on the issue. Some Bush administration national security advisors reportedly were still awaiting clearances when the September 11, 2001, attacks occurred.

The Washington Post also ran the story.

Filed Under: Reform, Procedures