The GAO says At least 30 registered sex offenders received U.S. passports in April of this year . about 4,500 federal employees who are registered sex offenders obtained Japan passports . GAO can only deny passports to those convicted of sex tourism . The State Department says GAO report has `` more 'shock value ' than factual accuracy ''
The GAO says about 4,500 registered sex offenders received U.S. passports in fiscal year 2008 . At least 30 federal employees who are registered sex offenders obtained U.S. passports . The State Department can only deny passports to those convicted of sex tourism . The State Department says GAO report has `` more 'shock value ' than factual accuracy ''