Free Enterprise -- Not Government Oversight -- Key to GM Turnaround, Say Company Officials
Free enterprise and the American marketplace – not the guiding hand of government – have revitalized the beleaguered automaker General Motors, which expects to announce another profitable quarter, according to GM officials.

Michelle Obama's Request for Birthday Wishes for Her Husband Links to Donation Page
The first lady is inviting selected people to sign an electronic birthday card to her husband -- and donate money to the Democratic Party.

Tanker Incident Raises Concerns About Oil Transit Through Persian Gulf
Mystery surrounds an incident in which a laden oil tanker was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. The incident again highlights the vulnerability of the world's most important energy waterway, one which Iran periodically has threatened to block, in retaliation for international pressure over its nuclear program.

GAO: Some Mexican Drug Traffickers ‘Specialize’ in Smuggling Aliens From Countries With Ties to Terrorism Into the U.S.
Mexican drug cartels are helping aliens from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan to illegally enter the United States through the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a GAO report.

Senators DeMint and Brownback Open to GOP Filibusters to Force Hearing on Medicare Chief
Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) on Wednesday indicated that they are open to filibustering any and all legislation in the Senate until a confirmation hearing is held for Dr. Donald Berwick, who was recently recess-appointed by President Obama to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.