Milestones

Ten years ago: The federal government sued the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to force reforms on the nation’s largest labor union. The two sides reached a settlement in March 1989.

Five years ago: The Supreme Court kept alive a “racial gerrymandering” case, saying congressional districts designed to benefit racial minorities may violate white voters’ rights.

One year ago: President Clinton, unable to meet his own July 4 deadline for campaign finance reform, blamed the inaction on Congress in his weekly radio address. In a wild rematch, Evander Holyfield retained the WBA heavyweight boxing championship after his opponent, Mike Tyson, was disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear during the third round.