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Millions of consumers have an error on their credit report. In response, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri held a hearing Tuesday on the consumer report industry.

One out of every five consumers has an error on at least one of their major credit reports, according to a study released a few months ago by the Federal Trade Commission. Those errors can cause consumers to pay more or be denied credit or housing.

   A new internet sales tax up for debate in the United States Senate could affect Missouri businesses. The Marketplace Fairness Act would allow states to tax online transactions from stores without a physical presence in Missouri.

Congress has given final approval to new oversight requirements for wartime contracting that had been sought by Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Funding draft recommendations released for Missouri colleges and universities
• Three MU grads are now part of U.S. Senate
• MU House Speaker Tim Jones touring the state
• Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid stressed importance of airline deal
• Stephens College selling properties to Hagan Scholarship Foundation