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Lawmakers hear report on sexual exploitation of Washington's kids
Exact numbers remain elusive, but evidence suggests that hundreds of young children are sexually exploited each year in Washington State.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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