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In labor crunch, businesses back efforts to clear workers’ criminal records
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“Clean slate” laws call for updating court databases and creating algorithms to automatically clear records for minor offenses.
Gun stock prices and background checks are surging
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Some analysts believe anxiety and fear are driving the spike.
Landlord’s credit check reveals incorrect background information
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A reporter was recently confused for a serial felon when a landlord did a tenant screening on him.
Gun background checks and mental health records
Miles Bryan
New rules on patient privacy and mental health records for gun background check.
BMW, Dollar General sued for job discrimination
The government is suing BMW and discount retailer Dollar General, saying their use of criminal background checks unfairly discriminates against African Americans.
Online gun sales take off
Failure of efforts to require background checks casts spotlight on online gun sales.
Background check: what it really takes to buy a gun
David Gura
In most states, buyers fill out a federal form that the gun dealer keeps in his shop. In restrictive states, for some guns, buyers need to provide references.
Background checks and fishing expeditions
Tess is joined by Paddy Hirsch and David Lazarus to answer listeners questions.
Faulty background checks hurt job hunters
The National Consumer Law Center says it's the wild west for background-screening report companies that provide shoddy reports.

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