

By H. Leighton Steward
Fantasy replaces reality in Obama's green economy

The Obama administration is asking Congress for new powers to fight identity fraud after undercover government investigators obtained U.S. passports using forged documents for the second time in less than two years.
"Our efforts to gain access to information are hampered because [Consular Affairs] is not considered a law-enforcement entity for information-sharing purposes. We need this designation," says Brenda S. Sprague, deputy assistant secretary for passport services, according to prepared testimony for a hearing before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on terrorism and homeland security.

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
Nicholas Rastenis has been through the wringer.

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich hinted Sunday that if rival Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ...

By Manuel Valdes - Associated Press
Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an ...