Milestones

Thu., Oct. 19, 2000

Ten years ago: Iraq ordered all foreigners in occupied Kuwait to report to authorities or face punishment. The Supreme Soviet voted to approve President Mikhail S. Gorbachev’s economic reform plan. The Cincinnati Reds beat the Oakland A’s 8-3, taking a 3-0 lead in the World Series.

Five years ago: Ignoring a veto threat, the House passed a Republican plan for overhauling Medicare by raising premiums for the elderly and disabled and saving billions from hospital and doctor fees.

One year ago: Legislation to overhaul the nation’s campaign finance laws fell to a filibuster by Senate Republicans for the fourth straight year. The Atlanta Braves won the National League pennant by beating the New York Mets, 10-9, in Game Six of their championship series.

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