Milestones

Ten years ago: President Bush sparked controversy by expressing opposition to the settlement of Soviet Jewish refugees in East Jerusalem.

Five years ago: President Clinton held a news conference in which he asserted his administration had built a safer world and stronger economy while Republicans were trying to cut money for the needy to give tax breaks to the rich.

One year ago: The Supreme Court ruled that public schools had to finance one-on-one nursing care for some disabled students during the school day.