On April 26th in U S Political History
Part III
On April 26th in 1992 Finance officials from the Group of Seven nations, meeting in Washington, endorsed the broad outlines of an economic assistance package for the former Soviet Union.
On April 26th in 1993 Apr 26, President Clinton signed an executive order imposing new economic sanctions against Yugoslavia after the Serbian leadership in Bosnia voted against accepting a U.N.-sponsored plan to end the war.
On April 26th in 1995 The US Supreme Court led by Chief Justice William Rehnquist overturned a federal law banning gun possession near schools on the grounds that it was beyond the scope of congress power to regulate interstate commerce.
On April 26th in 1996 After 16 days of bloodshed, Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas pledged to end the worst fighting in the Mideast in three years, agreeing to a US-brokered truce.
On April 26th in 1999 The Clinton administration urged a one-year extension of the Oslo peace process and pressured Pres. Arafat not to declare an independent state on May 4.
On April 26th in 1999 Detroit and Wayne County filed suits for over $800 million against 35 manufacturers, distributors and sellers of firearms.
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