On the recordMay 14, 2018
We've got to solve it. We had testimony there are something like 950,000 security clearances in backlog.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Senator King highlights the critical backlog of security clearances affecting national security.
Share
More from Angus King
Jul 14, 2026
I think the community has every right to ask questions and to bring pressure to bear on the federal government for straight answers and honest answers.
Jun 30, 2026
We don’t know when. This week, we’re seeing extraordinary weather across the country that’s going to be hitting us in a few days, and so we just have to be ready.
Jul 15, 2026
This legislation creates a bipartisan process to ensure Congress finally does its job.
Jul 7, 2026
As the Coast Guard makes homeporting decisions for the cutters still to come, I urge you to make Maine a top choice.
Other voices in this conversation
