The Senators are asking the company to answer a series of questions about their practices, as noted by The Hill, including many that have previously been cleared up in press reports, such as whether applicants consent to the background checks of their Facebook, Twitter, and other online accounts and mentions (answer: yes) and can correct errors in their reports (answer: yes).

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As noted by the The Hill, the new rules were opposed by the two Republicans on the Commission.

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