October 4, 1999
More than 44 million people lack medical insurance in the U.S., a one million increase since last year, according to report.
Congress begins debate over Patients' Bill of Rights.
Illinois' Cuban American Chamber of Commerce opposes Gov. Ryan's planned trip to Cuba.
California Gov. Davis and parole board virtually eliminate early release for prisoners.
Mexican bank officials admit there is a 75 million dollar savings fund for ex-braceros, according to Los Angeles activists.
Mexico's opposition parties gain ground during elections in southern state of Guerrero.
October 5, 1999
Florida U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart proposes legislation to remove military from Vieques.
Supreme Court indicates it might hear two challenges by Texas Latinos on school board elections.
Public will have access to Immigration and Naturalization Service information on the Internet.
Houston's affirmative action contracting policy gains public support, according to poll.
Miami-Dade county experiences lowest unemployment rate in 10 years, 5.8 percent.
Federal judge in Los Angeles turns down request to take over state lawsuit against handgun industry.
California Gov. Davis signs bill requiring amusement parks rides be inspected by state.
Mexican banking officials claim they are unable to locate retirement fund for ex-braceros.
Politically minded acts of violence reported in Guerrero, Mexico, a day after heated elections.
Lydia Mendoza, originator of Tex-Mex music awarded National Medial for the Arts.
October 6, 1999
Florida U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart proposes legislation to remove military from Vieques.
Supreme Court indicates it might hear two challenges by Texas Latinos on school board elections.
Public will have access to Immigration and Naturalization Service information on the Internet.
Houston's affirmative action contracting policy gains public support, according to poll.
Miami-Dade county experiences lowest unemployment rate in 10 years, 5.8 percent.
Federal judge in Los Angeles turns down request to take over state lawsuit against handgun industry.
California Gov. Davis signs bill requiring amusement parks rides be inspected by state.
Mexican banking officials claim they are unable to locate retirement fund for ex-braceros.
Politically minded acts of violence reported in Guerrero, Mexico, a day after heated elections.
Lydia Mendoza, originator of Tex-Mex music awarded National Medial for the Arts.
October 7, 1999
Senate judicial committee postpones hearing on Puerto Rican clemency case.
House of Representatives begins vote on patients' right to sue HMOs.
One fourth of New Yorkers live in poverty, according to Census.
California Gov. Davis signs bill requiring new school buses be equipped with seat-belts starting in 2002.
Immigrant rights activists protest an anti-immigrant billboard in Orange County.
About 300 Mixtec farmworkers protest a Baja California ranch for failure to pay their wages.
The number of deaths and homelessness grows as a result of heavy rains in southern Mexico.
October 8, 1999
Hispanic Congressional Caucus classifies offensive Navy comments regarding Puerto Rican patriotism.
U.S. House of Representatives approves patient's right to sue HMO.
President Clinton expected to attend 17th annual National Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago.
Amnesty International report shows human rights abuses in INS refugee detention centers.
California Gov. Davis approves a $2 million water bond for the March the 2000 ballot.
Mexican floods, worst in 40 years, have killed at least 218 people and left more than 150,000 homeless.
Ex-Braceros and their representatives reject Mexican government's proposal to file individual claims for missing retirement fund.
October 11, 1999
President Clinton accuses GOP congressmen of delaying five Latino and African American judicial appointments.
Arizona Senator John McCain will present legislation to reimburse state and local governments for education of undocumented immigrants.
In Wyoming, jury selection begins for trial of second man accused of killing gay college student, Mathew Shepard.
California Gov. Davis signs bill to set up nurse-staffing requirements for all hospitals.
Hundreds participate in national AIDS conference on women in Los Angeles.
Biggest outbreak of "dengue fever" in 20 years hits South Texas.
One in every three Latinos in South Florida have no medical insurance, study shows.
New technology could help U.S./Mexico border factories lower pollution, according to scientist testifying before senate committee.
Arizona Gov.Hull will present "guest worker" plan to Mexican President Zedillo.
In Mexico, death toll rises to more than 300; rain and flood damage hamper relief efforts.
October 12, 1999
President Clinton allocates $9 million to programs offering health insurance to some of the 10 million children without coverage.
In Texas, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rules INS can deport legal residents with three DUI, driving under the influence, convictions.
AIDS epidemic will hugely increase in the next years within Latino and African American populations, especially among women, according to Los Angeles County agency.
Texas state officials examine last week's smog levels in Houston which were the highest in the country.
A coalition of private and public groups bring computers into two Chicago ethnic neighborhoods.
The Cuban musical group Van Van plans to perform in Miami next December, despite controversy during their performance last week.
Mexican President Zedillo says he will not seek international aid to deal with massive damage caused by floods.
Indigenous groups in Baja California commemorate "Dia de La Raza", and protest ill treatment and exploitation.
Zacatecas, Mexico files formal complaint against Western Union and Money Gram for unfair practices in money wiring services.
October 13, 1999
U.S. Hispanic Congressional Caucus to meet with President Clinton over military presence in Vieques.
INS mistakenly hands out 20,000 visas to foreign workers with high tech skills.
Los Angeles School Board limits power of school superintendent Ruben Zacarias.
Guest worker program gains speed in Mexico and Los Angeles, with support from AFL-CIO.
Miami-Dade County on alert over meningitis cases.
Civic groups in New York collect aid for Mexican flood victims.
Group of bank debtors ask for forbearance of loans owed by victims recent floods.
Southern Mexican states wait for emergency assistance; lawmakers urge President Zedillo to accept foreign aid.
October 14, 1999
President Clinton assures U.S. Hispanic Congressional Caucus he'll find solution to situation in Vieques.
Vice President Al Gore wins endorsement of 13 million member strong AFL-CIO, amid some controversy.
Hundreds protest outside White House demanding restoration of Social Security benefits for immigrants.
President Clinton proposes plan to protect 40 million acres of forest land in the U.S.
Illinois Gov. Ryan sign executive order reaffirming commitment to diversify government positions.
California Schools Superintendent, Delaine Easton, denounces deficits in the Los Angeles school district.
Texas and New Mexico on list of 18 states where more than 10 percent of households go hungry.
Civic and government groups in Tijuana, Mexico prepare for influx of migrants as a result of floods in the south.
Death toll rises in Mexico and continued inclement weather leaves several towns isolated.
October 15, 1999
Only 35 percent of immigrants in the U.S. are naturalized citizens, smallest portion in 100 years.
TV journalist, Geraldo Rivera, will join protest in Vieques demanding military removal from the island.
New York City officials prohibit Ku Klux Klan march, claiming it promotes racial hatred.
Carcinogenic gasoline additive, MTPE, detected in Texas drinking water sources.
Los Angeles school Superintendent, Ruben Zacarias, seeks legal recourse to regain his post.
Florida on alert over Hurricane Irene.
Tijuana newspaper reports aid for flood victims from U.S. is being delayed at border by Mexican Customs.
United Nations organizations allocate funds to help Mexico recover from flood destruction.
Mexico honors Oscar nominated Chicana filmmaker Lourdez Portillo.
October 18, 1999
More than 10,000 people march in Washington demanding amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Crime drops nationwide by five percent, according to FBI report.
New Republican organization forms to attract Latino votes and launches media campaign.
More than 15,000 people from all walks of life participate in LA's Annual AIDS Walk, raising nearly $3 million.
Hurricane Irene leaves at least $120 million in damage in its path through Miami.
Geologists predict strong earthquake likely to rattle Northern California in next 30 years; 7.0 earthquake hits southern California this past weekend.
200 Mexican ranchers travel to Mexico City demanding government stop importing corn.
October 19, 1999
President Clinton vetoes $12.7 billion foreign-aid bill and invites GOP to meet to resolve budget deadlock.
Presidential commission recommends U.S. Navy resume military practices on Puerto Rican island for five more years.
Political foes of Houston city council candidate, Gabriel Vasquez, accuse him of selling out fellow Latinos by supporting English Only policy in schools.
Federal court in California accepts compromise over San Joaquin River.
Los Angeles Catholic parishes collect aid for Mexican flood victims.
Mexican legislators working toward allocating more money to help flood victims and to aid in reconstruction.
October 20, 1999
Social Security benefits will rise by 2.4 percent and Medicare premiums will remain the same.
President Clinton meets with 350 high school students as part of a conference on youth violence.
Fear of violence and personal safety among youth declines since 1994, according to CBS/New York Times poll.
New York Supreme Court rejects Mayor Guiliani's stringent public benefits policy for AIDS sufferers.
Latino and black legislators in Texas oppose National Riffle Association ads that portray negative images of people of color.
MALDEF may sue the Los Angeles School Board if Superintendent Ruben Zacarias is not reinstated.
Illinois Gov. Ryan will travel to Cuba on a humanitarian aid mission.
Amnesty International puts a top priority on migrant situation along U.S./Mexico border.
Five organizations of retired Mexican government workers unite to push for more benefits.
Mexican farmers' association urges President Zedillo to call for three year moratorium on NAFTA agriculture treaties.
October 21, 1999
As a result of the Welfare Reform Act, 11 million children in the U.S. remain uninsured despite government funded health insurance programs, according to report.
Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured children in the U.S. and the largest number of children dropped from Medicaid.
President Clinton declares a state of emergency in 18 Florida counties due to destruction caused by Hurricane Irene.
Puerto Rican independence groups are labeled an "ongoing threat" to national security by a Justice Department report.
New INS regulations will facilitate exit of immigrants with deportation orders.
Los Angeles school board offers to buy out Superintendent Ruben Zacarias' contract; a lawyer for Zacarias rejected the offer.
Chicago local businesses and community organizations will participate in diabetes education campaign next month.
Dallas Archbishop, Charles Graham, criticizes the U.S.'s policy on immigration.
Human rights groups in San Diego protest the death of an activist in a Tijuana, Mexico jail.
On a trip to Mexico, Idaho governor says he's in favor of changes to NAFTA's agricultural treaties.
October 22, 1999
About 350 people protest in Washington D.C. asking congress for permanent legalization for Central American immigrants.
Author of Proposition 187 in California, will try to revive anti-immigrant measure for the 2000 elections.
California will establish a Border Health office in Baja California.
Ku Klux Klan allowed to hold march in New York City, despite efforts by city to stop demonstration.
An outbreak of dengue fever in New Laredo, Mexico worries health experts in neighboring South Texas.
More rain hits southern Mexico, hundreds leave homes as destruction continues.
October 25, 1999
U.S. Census Bureau launches campaign to inform Latinos, African Americans and Asians about next year's count.
President Clinton says drug companies charge too much and pushes for Medicare prescription coverage.
Illinois Gov. Ryan continues visit to Cuba and plans to meet with political dissidents next.
General Charles Wilhelm, commander-in-chief of Southcom speaks to fears about China taking control of Panama Canal.
California farmers and legislators try to revive plan to funnel contaminated agricultural drain water to the Sacramento River/San Joaquin River Delta.
South Texas sees rise of illness related to food parasite, nuerocysticercosis.
Millions protest in Colombia and in several U.S. cities amid faltering peace talks between Colombian government and rebel leaders.
In Mexico, police arrest the principal leaders of the Revolutionary Army of the People, a rebel group in the southern state of Guerrero.
25,000 residents of Tabasco, Mexico flee their homes after authorities open flood gates to Penitas Dam. The dam was overflowing due to heavy rains.
October 26, 1999
Conservative presidential hopeful, Pat Buchanan, leaves GOP and switches to Reform Party.
Federal jury rules city of Chicago must pay $28 million to a Latino man, victim of severe police abuse.
Los Angeles newspaper reports seven more cases of police abuse in the beleaguered Rampart division.
California school districts and teachers' unions discuss plan to train new teachers.
MALDEF lawyers claim Texas high school graduation exam discriminates against Latinos and African American students.
Two Arizona teenagers accused of beating an undocumented man to death after picking him up in their car.
Mexican opposition legislators propose creation of election vigilance commission for the 2000 presidential election.
Homelessness in Southern Mexico reaches 500,000 due to continued heavy rains.
October 27, 1999
Senators Bob Graham (R-Florida) and Gordon Smith (D-Oregon) present legislation that would grant conditional amnesty to undocumented farmworkers.
A higher percentage of Gulf War veterans are receiving disability benefits than veterans of other wars, according to report.
Illinois Gov. George Ryan calls for end of Cuban embargo and meets with Cuban leader Fidel Castro; the first head of state to do so in more than 40 years.
Two Texas Congressmen protest Mexico's policy demanding a cash deposit of up to $800 for visitors taking cars in the country.
New York city council criticizes Mayor Guiliani for policy requiring homeless to work for a space in a shelter.
Drinking water from California's Central Valley is the most polluted in the state, report shows.
Immigrant rights activists launch protest court ruling allowing police to arrest undocumented immigrants.
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services has arrested over 185 criminals trying to flee into Mexico.
Obesity has gone up 18 percent in the U.S., across racial and ethnic lines, study shows.
Facing a growth in the child pornography industry, Mexico's senate approves law that makes child pornography a serious crime, punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Scholars from Mexico's National Autonomous University warn about the government's plan to divide the university into colleges and institutes to end strike.
October 28, 1999
Seven year-old sick Cuban boy allowed to travel back to U.S., with Illinois Gov. Ryan, for treatment.
Texas Senator, Lamar Smith, opposes a bi-partisan bill that would grant amnesty to undocumented farmworkers, calling it "indentured servitude".
Census Bureau launches $100+ million campaign to encourage participation from Asian, African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans.
More than one-third of public schools in the U.S. are not Y2K ready, according to U.S. Department of Education.
Federal government says New York city must provide Spanish-language interpreters in public assistance offices.
Los Angeles school board may discuss severance for Superintendent Ruben Zacarias today.
CBS reporter Dan Rather is called to testify in case of a third man accused of the dragging murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas.
A fishing boat carrying 20 undocumented Central American immigrants is believed to have sunk off coast of southern Mexico, at least seven people dead and eight missing.
Lack of action by Mexican government has prolonged five month-old strike at Mexico's National Autonomous University, say some observers.
October 29, 1999
Immigration and Naturalization Services announce a 25 percent decrease in the back log of citizenship applications.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says it will protect undocumented workers.
Los Angeles School Board takes first step in firing Superintendent Ruben Zacarias.
U.S. rock groups, Rage Against the Machine and Aztlan Underground perform in Mexico City to benefit Zapatistas.
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