The Center Square: Watchdog, lawmakers demand answers, say contractor fails to report trafficking tips
A federal watchdog and lawmakers want to see better management of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Empower Oversight is pressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to extend its deadline for applicants to operate the hotline; the current application deadline is May 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The contract pays up to $9 million …