Second in a series: In this second report of his two-part series on human trafficking, Scott Carrier has the story of a Cambodian family whose daughters were sold to brothels to make ends meet.
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First in a series: The annual report on human trafficking next week will estimate between 600,000 and 800,000 people are trafficked across borders each year — and that doesn't include people sold within their own countries. Scott Carrier reports.
The House is looking at government waste, setting up a bipartisan commission to get rid of federal programs that aren't worth the money. Commentator Steve Moore looks at some outdated government programs that need to go.
After nearly two decades, the man who invented coronary stents may finally get his due. The device used regularly in heart surgeries has made billions, but Atlanta dentist Henry Wall hasn't seen a dime of it. Emily Kopp reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is on Capitol Hill today trying to drum up $10 billion so Israel can relocate thousands of settlers from the West Bank. It could be a tough sell, Eric Niiler reports.
