map for the courts for continuing operations in the event of a worldwide bird flu pandemic. quote, while it may be difficult for court managers to invision operations and plan for such a scenario, itsu is important ter plan take place before it occurs to see if a pandemic occurs is to risk the future operation of the court at a time it would be most needed. should a pandemic like old government agencies will be seriously affected. it s estimated 40% of the work force will be unable or unwilling to lereport to work. such a reduction of available human resources could be catastrophic to the continuation of court services and courts need to develop mechanisms in a manner that doesn t jeopardize the health and safety of the judicial work force or members of the public appearing before the court.g
warning about just those kinds ofse threats. quote, fbi special agents are subject to high secure city standards that include rigorous and routine financial background checks, missing payments on debts could createba delays in securing or renewing security clearances and s disqualify for continuing to serve in some cases. the head of the association was asked about that by reporters today. he had a stark response. we have to go through rigorous background investigations to become an fbi agent, annually, agents have to do a financial disclosure. every dollar that is attributed to us has to be documented and if there are any defaults on loans, any missed payments, your credit report, history is extremelyst important because i goes towardsrt your ability to have a security clearance. this lack of funding to the fbi is hurting operations.