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On the recordMarch 21, 2023
I think we need to do a better follow up here on the--certainly on the ones that are suspect, and certainly around the industries, and others that are exploiting our--any child.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia
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Calls for improved follow-up on child exploitation cases.

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