clearance

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“Setting aside the unusual FCC clearance process here, the Court does not find Defendants’ arguments persuasive,” Nunley wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

We do not know the specifics of the recommendations Foreign Office officials were presented with, or why they decided to press ahead with awarding the clearance despite the findings of the vetting agency.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It emerged this week that Mandelson had failed his security clearance but was approved for the job anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"This will be strictly peaceful and defensive, as a mission to reassure commercial shipping and support mine clearance," he said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He solicited an emergency meeting in Washington with Warren Weaver, refusing to divulge the subject in advance but offering to arrange government clearance for Weaver if he desired a full discussion.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik