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Regulators tell cnn that is not enough and that government-run background checks that include fingerprinting potential drivers would go further in discovering histories of violence, but uber says fingerprints don't offer a complete picture of arrests and convictions. and uber has gone to great lengths to fight any government-run background checks. >> that's their game plan every single city, every single state, we're going to get a law passed that's just for us. it's their own special law for uber and lyft. >> a cnn investigation tallied more than 400 lobbyists across the country hired by uber...

Every single city. every single state. we're going to get a law passed just for us. it's their own special law for uber and lyft. >> reporter: a special investigate tallied more than 400 highed by uber mostly to fight stricter oversight. in many states, even writing the laws. cnn's investigation reviewed all 43 states that have laws or rules on driver background checks. and they are strikingly similar. all but massachusetts leave background checks up to uber. and in 31 states, the laws passed reflect uber's recommended wording on driver screening, in some cases, almost word for word. this e-ma...

Oversight in many states, even writing the laws. cnn's investigation reviewed all 43 states that have laws or rules on driver background checks, and they are strikingly similar. all but massachusetts leave background checks up to uber. in 31 states, the laws passed reflect uber's recommended wording on driver screening in some cases almost word for word. this e-mail from an uber lobbyist to a wyoming lawmaker shows how influential uber can be. the uber lobbyist says they have two major issues with a draft of the bill, including the criminal background check provision. the lobbyist tells the la...

Fingerprinting. >> if you read their website there's language about how they're striving to make this a safe experience for the rider and then when you read the small print you see basically uber is completely walking away from any liability. >> it's uber aggressive in fighting stronger background checks. the company defended the screening but on wednesday uber promised to improve saying it has more work to do and we will do it. pledging to build tools for enhanced driver screening and giving customers the instant ability to commune candidate with uber. in the case of sophia the driver has bee...