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Fears of a Security Brain Drain
Annalee Newitz , SecurityFocus 2002-04-10

Some computer security professionals are already feeling the pinch from a new Defense Department policy discouraging contractors from hiring non-citizens. The Pentagon says it's about loyalty; visa holders call it classic xenophobia.

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Fears of a Security Brain Drain 2002-04-12
Another Canadian
There is a NAFTA clause which would permit the US Government to exclude Canadians and Mexicans from participating on contracts deemed of "essential security interest". However should this clause be invoked, the US Government would be required to insist on a US security clearance for any US citizen ...

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