Passport fakers bypass security despite reforms
A GAO report shows four undercover investigators obtained U.S. passports using fake documents and identities of a dead man and a 5 year old, a DC ID, and a forged birth certificate. Despite post 9/11 reforms, officials warn that passport integrity remains weak while fake passes fetch up to $5,000 on the black market.
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Ity
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Janice Kephart
Kephart
Virginia
Rural California schools face closure amid budget cuts
In Napa and beyond, one and two room schools face shutdown as California trims K-12 funding by billions. Wooden Valley Elementary, Palomar Mountain School, and others illustrate how small districts grapple with efficiency, access, and long-term student outcomes while lawmakers push to reduce the state education budget by over 8 billion through 2010.
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Spring break warnings after KU death at fraternity house
Warnings about alcohol use rise as spring break arrives after EU freshman Jason Wren, 19, was found dead Sunday at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. His father said he died from drinking a large amount of alcohol. Students, administrators, and parents urged cautious behavior and responsible drinking amid safety concerns.
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Kevin Munch
Denver
Nielsen Media
Swiss banks open up on account information
Swiss banks will still offer numbered accounts for clients seeking anonymity while allowing the government to identify holders in suspected wrongdoing cases and share details with foreign authorities. The move precedes a global tax crackdown meeting as nations push to combat tax evasion amid past secrecy and high profile cases involving UBS and other offshore centers.
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