Clearances hugely complex, routinely denied. This is whopping allegation + based on public facts, utter speculation.https://twitter.com/bartongellman/status/693232655261900800 …
-
-
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
To be clear, they get denied for all kinds of stupid reasons. But intimating it's based on activity as journalist is a very serious charge.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@Susan_Hennessey@bartongellman But more than plausible. Very influential voices were criticizing his *FTC* job...pic.twitter.com/czktpEbzbR
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benwizner
@benwizner@bartongellman It's possible. But "influential voices" are not within adjudication criteria. (1/2)2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@benwizner@bartongellman Point is, it's certainly a shame and needless loss of talent. But evidence for conspiracy/outrage just not there.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@Susan_Hennessey@bartongellman You actually think that the clearance denial had nothing to do with@ashk4n's work on the Snowden archive?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benwizner
@benwizner@bartongellman If he suspects that's true@ashk4n should 1) Ask his congressman to get answer, 2) hire lawyer and appeal.2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
@benwizner@bartongellman@ashk4n Power of Congress getting answers to constituent inquiries on clearances is immense, and often overlooked1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Susan_Hennessey @bartongellman @ashk4n Good suggestion.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.