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US Current Events 2013

US current events for 2013.

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Former Republican Senator from Nebraska who was appointed Sec. of Defense in January 2013Chuck Hagel
In Jan. 2013 the BCS Championship was played by what two collegesAlabama defeated Notre Dame
Which two teams played in Superbowl 47Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers. played in the New Orleans Superdome
Who was the NCAA Mens Basketball ChampionLouisville Defeated Michigan
Who won the Women's NCAA Basketball ChampionshipUiversity of Connecticut Defeated Louisville
What Athletic Event was Disrupted by Terrorism on April 15, 2013The Boston Marathon (Two bombs exploded)
The Winner of the 2013 Kentucky DerbyOrb
National Security Administration Operation to spy on the web activities of US citizensPRISM
Supreme Court Declared What Legislation Unconstitutional in June 2013Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
The Shelby vs Holder case Dealt with WhatStruck Down part of the Voting Rights Act
What Boston Gangster was found guilty of crimesWhitey Bulger
Jury in Florida ruled who not guilty of murderGeorge Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case.
In August 2013 he was found guilty of leaking classified government documents to Wikileaks.Bradley Manning
The Winners of the U.S. Open (Tennis) in 2013 wereRafael Nadal defeated Djokovic and Serena Williams def. Azarenka
Pro-Gun control State Senators were recalled in what state?Colorado
In October 2013 the Government Shutdown over what Major IssueObamacare (The Affordable Healthcare Act)
In November 2013 a shooting occured at what major American airportLos Angeles International (LAX)
Senate Limited What for Most Presidential NomineesThe Filibuster (Debating tactic to prevent a vote)
This potential Republican Presidential hopeful won reelection as Gov. of what stateChris Christie/New Jersey
In Jan. 2014 she was confirmed as Federal Reserve ChairmanJanet Yellen (she replace Ben Bernake)


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