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Congress urged to seal records that block Americans from work

The op-ed backs two bipartisan bills, the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, to seal eligible federal records; Congress has not moved on either.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
Published 6:01 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Congress should seal eligible records that keep Americans out of work”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:01 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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The HillCongress should seal eligible records that keep Americans out of work

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill has an op-ed urging Congress to pass the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, which would seal eligible federal records that keep people out of work.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth bills are bipartisan. Which in Congress means they are both waiting.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA fresh start! For everybody! I love it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYears of waiting, Chip. Washington is the only place where a clean slate needs a committee.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA committee!