Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   NEED TO KNOW??? Date:   7/23/2018 10:35:44 PM

Apparently, at the most senior levels, it's been common practice for the government to extend their clearances indefinitely.  I had the exact same question that you asked.  I do know to get another TS/SCI it costs about $20,000, not to mention the length of time it takes to do the background check.  When I retired, I was told they would leave my clearance open for 1 year, in case I sought employment that required a clearance and then it could be transferred.  

Perhaps these guys are left open so they can be consultants and advisors.  

I think this is a very poor practice.  Brennen said today that it wouldn't make any difference to him if they pull his clearance, because his opinions are his opinions.  However, I think maintaining a clearance implies a level of access, whether he is actually going to the intell briefs or not.  I don't think of it as a political issue, although the news insisted that it was, because of the few names Sarah Sanders threw out there.  

Funny what we find out inadvertently.