2010

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court in Parents Involved in Community School v. Seattle School District, No. 1, declares that establishing racial balance in schools is not a compelling state interest. This landmark decision restricts racial diversity programs.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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education

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2001-2010

2002

The Department of Homeland Security is created on November 25.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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national security

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2001-2010

2002

The "No Child Left Behind" Act is signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 8.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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education

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2001-2010

2000

On May 24, President Bill Clinton signs legislation normalizing trade relations with China.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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international affairs

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1901-2000

1998

The Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal becomes public on January 17. The House of Representatives votes to impeach President Clinton on December 19, but he is acquitted by the Senate on February 12, 1999.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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politics

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1901-2000

1996

The Welfare Reform Act is signed into law by President Bill Clinton on August 22. The law ends lifetime welfare payments.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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the economy

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1901-2000

1993

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, the United States, and Mexico, is signed into law by President Bill Clinton on December 8.

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District of Columbia

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N.A.

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the economy

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1901-2000

1991

On October 23, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court after controversial confirmation process.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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politics

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1901-2000

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