Lengthy Vetting Deterring Some From Govt Service

The New York Times reported on July 14 that a “more demanding” security clearance process under the Obama Administration is making it more difficult to fill political appointments. Secretary of State Clinton, probably recalling her own vetting process for her job, said financial and personal reporting requirements were so onerous they are “ridiculous” and that “several people” had declined appointments.

Filed Under: Reform, Procedures