July 16, 2013: The Bay County Bulletin

White House Has Known For Months Obamacare Implementation Wouldn't Work. If you've been reading all the Obamacare stories lately, you might get the impression that the administration has just realized it will not be able to implement the massive health reform as designed. It has known for months. http://bit.ly/15a0og4

FORD'S 'INTEGRITY' RECALLED ON CENTENNIAL OF HIS BIRTH. Born 100 years ago Sunday, former President Gerald Ford was criticized for pardoning Richard Nixon in 1974, but in the years since, many have changed their views on Ford's decision. http://usat.ly/12wmHhO

SVSU administrator Mark Potts announces bid for Jim Stamas' State House seat in 2014. Mark Potts, the assistant dean of the College of Business and Management at Saginaw Valley State University, formally announced his candidacy June 26. "Growing up and raising my family here, I value the people and resources it offers," Potts said. "I ask you to join me in working to preserve what we hold dear and realize its full potential. I believe leadership that focuses on these core values will help our community and Michigan grow even stronger." http://bit.ly/13aeQHW (Editor's Note: Gary Glenn has also announced his candidacy for the state House in the 98th District, but the editor was unable to find a news article.)

In Detroit, Snyder's a populist. It’s reflective of Snyder’s overall commitment to Detroit. He’s instructed Orr to leave behind a city that is not only clear of its debt, but viable for the long haul. No governor in the past 40 years, Republican or Democrat, has done more for Detroit. http://bit.ly/1alThEU

BIRTHDAYS. Monday. Barry Melrose (h/t his mullet) Tuesday. Barry Sanders Thursday. Razor Shines (h/t Lou E. Loon), Torii Hunter Saturday. Pavel Datsyuk

TIGERS' MAX SCHERZER IS A.L. STARTER FOR ALL-STAR GAME. How obvious was it? “13-1 Max Scherzer,” Jim Leyland said. “I don’t think I need to explain more than that.” http://bit.ly/1apFZHs