"A primary way to fight child trafficking is to fight demand created by sex tourists," said Rep. Christopher H. Smith, New Jersey Republican. Data show that "registered sex offenders are traveling disproportionately to countries where children are trafficked for sex," he said, adding that a "deeply disturbing" 2010 Government Accountability Office report found that at least 4,500 U.S. passports were issued to registered sex offenders in 2008.
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Jayden Daniels gets first NFL win as Commanders beat Giants
Led by a single-game franchise-record seven field goals from kicker Austin Seibert, the Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18 at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md., September 15, 2024. (Photos by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)
