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You
heard it here: What to expect in 2014
by
Carl P. Leubsdorf
More
went wrong than right in 2013. What about 2014?
January:
Auburn wins college football title over Florida State in third
overtime, 63-60. White House announces 1.7 million signed up for
Obamacare. Republicans say 6.2 million lost insurance. Reconvening
after one-month vacation, Congress fails to fund December budget
deal, shutting down government again. Jerry Jones fires coach Jason
Garrett. President Barack Obama says in State of the Union speech
that health plan is “on track” and renews calls for increased
checks on gun sales and a comprehensive immigration bill.
February:
Seattle wins Super Bowl. That night, White House concedes it erred in
Obamacare totals, lowering signees to 1.2 million. After two-week
shutdown, Congress passes initially rejected funding bill, reopening
government. Speaker John Boehner says he won’t seek re-election.
Making 10-day New Hampshire visit, Hillary Clinton says the purpose
of the trip is to improve her skiing. House votes for 50th time to
shut down Obamacare, then leaves on two-week vacation.
March:
Sen. John Cornyn wins Texas GOP primary with 63 percent of the vote.
Rep. Steve Stockman, second with 22 percent, asks for a recount. U.S.
and Iran extend nuclear talks. After Obama vetoes new sanctions,
Congress passes nonbinding resolution saying they’re necessary.
Republican refusal to increase debt ceiling shuts down government
again. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announces retirement from
“ungovernable” House.
April:
Recount raises Stockman proportion to 23 percent. Former University
of Texas football coach Mack Brown named Cowboys coach. House
Judiciary Committee rejects citizenship for illegal immigrants but
approves more border guards. Surge of late enrollees brings Obamacare
enrollment to 5.4 million, higher than critics expected but below 7
million goal. GOP says 7.8 million lost insurance.
May:
Compromise debt ceiling increase ends latest shutdown in time for
Congress’ two-week Memorial Day “district work period.”
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III urges changing team’s
name. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell edges tea party rival, 53
percent to 47 percent, in Kentucky primary. House passes GOP border
security bill.
June:
Tea party-backed state Sen. Chris McDaniel unseats Mississippi Sen.
Thad Cochran for group’s first 2014 victory. Washington Post
discloses 40 percent of Redskins’ ticket holders reject renewals.
Spending week in Iowa, Hillary Clinton says she is practicing for
Great Bicycle Race across first caucus state. Oklahoma City wins NBA
title, and Anaheim captures NHL…
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