"There are just a handful of applications that need to run native 64-bit, like the data base applications and security, which is significantly enhanced on 64-bit, " Pope said.

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At the end of 2005, a single consolidated data base of personnel security clearance information was established and is easily accessible by authorized users to confirm who already has what clearances.

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