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June 21, 2013

U.S. Investigating Private Firm that Cleared Snowden 
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Federal officials have confirmed they have been investigating for more
than a year the private firm that conducted Edward Snowden's background
check. The company, Virginia-based USIS, is the largest contractor
vetting security clearances for the U.S. government. It is reportedly
being scrutinized for a "systemic failure" to properly assess employees.

 

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