It seems background screening and the proper use of criminal records in pre-employment screening continues to stay in the news. Congress answers back to the new EEOC guidelines by making sure the EEOC cannot fund any enforcement of its new guidelines. Congress also denied the EEOC of any authoritative power over the governance of its new document. The Senate Appropriations Committee criticized the guidance stating that it, “may limit the ability of conscientious employers to hire with confidence and create conflict with Federal and State laws.” To read more about the controversy surrounding the EEOC document and its potential effects on the background screening industry please read recent press release found at: http://www.criminalbackgroundrecords.com/news/2012-07-18-Background-Screening-Always-In-The-News.html