clearance

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Rush is a former senior executive in a US government agency in Virginia and had top secret clearance and access to classified information, court documents state.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Medtronic’s cardiovascular division grew 14% to $3.8 billion, and it sought regulatory clearance for its Hugo robotic system.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Some emails, for example, show officials were initially unsure about whether Lord Mandelson needed to undergo so-called developed vetting for his security clearance.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He voiced his rage over an empty reservoir, idled fire trucks and what he called dangerous brush clearance policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She’d wait a moment, as if to receive some sort of clearance, then she’d bow her head and mumble out a vague word or two.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien