Snowden provided an example of this in his book. Receiving specialized clearances is both time-consuming and expensive, but the federal government happily cove

Snowden provided an example of this in his book. Receiving specialized clearances is both time-consuming and expensive, but the federal government happily covers the bills. The day after the clearance is issued the employee leaves the government job to return as a security contractor. The government covers all the expenses, the contracting company pockets all the benefits.