Background History Check | Background Check News for 06/14/2010

Kohl's idea for nursing home screening goes national
A pilot program tested in Wisconsin and six other states to prevent criminals from working in nursing homes is being expanded nationwide. The program helps states create background check systems to screen applicants who apply to work with seniors and the disabled in long-term care facilities...

Fact Check: Your guns are safe from treaties
Many Times-Union readers want to know: I've received an e-mail that says that President Barack Obama has found a way around the Second Amendment and "will force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for U.S. citizens through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations." It says that this isn't a joke: we eventually will have to deliver our firearms to the local government ...

Local check bouncers told to take class or face prosecution
District Attorney Tom Kearney is fine with letters -- sent by the California company that administers the class -- threatening prosecution for bad checks. It helps collect restitution without increasing the criminal caseload...

Rochester considers expanded background checks for job applicants
Getting a full-time job with the city of Rochester soon might cost you nearly $100 to cover the cost of fingerprinting and an extensive background check...

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