US Senate Passes Human Trafficking Bill

The U.S. Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to help victims of human trafficking -- a move that will finally open the door to a vote to confirm attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch. The Senate passed the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act 99 to 0. It would impose large fines on people convicted of trafficking and sex crimes against children. The money would be used to help the victims recover. Texas Republican John Cornyn is the bill's leading sponsor. "We have...

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