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Some cases almost word for word. this e-mail from an uber lobbyist to a wyoming lawmaker shows just how influential uber can be. the uber lobbyist writes they have two major issues with a draft of the bill, including the criminal background check provision. the lobbyist tells the lawmaker change it back to the model language. it was three former uber employees that worked on policy tells cnn uber wants to control its screening process to get drivers on the road as soon as possible. georgia legislator allen powell says uber's attitude is, states have no business screening its drivers. >> it's w...

Three former uber employees who worked on policy tell cnn uber wants to control its screening process to get drivers on the road as soon as possible. georgia legislator allen powell says uber's attitude is states have no business screening its drivers. >> it's, oh, no, we're above the government, we run our own background checks. >> reporter: in response to its lobbying effort, uber says everybody lobbies and we're proud to work with officials to develop commonsense regulations for a new industry. drew given, cnn, denver. drew griffin, cnn, denver. still ahead -- >> we're used to lava but no...

Drivers. >> we're above the government. we run our own background checks. >> reporter: in response to its lobbying efforts, uber says everybody lobbies and we're proud to work with elected officials to develop common sense regulations for a new industry. wolf, what uber has yet to explain is why so many of its drivers whose criminal backgrounds should disqualify them from driving are still on the road. wolf? >> excellent reporting once again, drew. thank you so much for that report. and finally tonight, a bittersweet farewell to one of our fabulous producers, elizabeth hartfield. after four ye...