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Occupy D.C. was an occupation of public space in Washington, D.C. [9] based at McPherson Square and connected to the Occupy movements that sprung up across the United States in Fall 2011. The group had been demonstrating in McPherson Square since October 1, 2011, and in Freedom Plaza since October 6.
"Occupy DC" sign and tents in downtown Washington, D.C. October, 2011. A worldwide poll conducted in January 2012 found that only one third (37%) of respondents were familiar with the movement. Of the respondents who were aware of the movement, supporters of the movement outweighed those in opposition two to one. [166]
November 9–23 – Occupy Wall Street protesters march from New York City to Washington DC, to demonstrate at a congressional committee meeting to decide whether to keep President Barack Obama's extension of tax cuts enacted under former President George W. Bush. Protesters say the cuts benefit only rich Americans.
The Occupy Wall Street movement is already showing signs of being commandeered by the great Main Street street fight between "left" and "right" -- also known as "us" versus "them." Don't fall for the
Occupy DC march of October 9, 2011. Occupy D.C. is a non-partisan occupation of public space in Washington, D.C. [329] based at McPherson Square. The group has been demonstrating in McPherson Square since October 1, 2011, and in Freedom Plaza since October 6.
Previous protests drew hundreds in DC. Similar protests were held Feb. 5. In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent. The protesters marched ...
Business and economy Ally Financial, the company formerly known as General Motors Acceptance Corporation, announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the U.S. Treasury Department will be selling some of Ally's preferred securities. This is part of the unwinding of the Treasury's investment in the auto industry as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. (Bloomberg ...
And just like that, the police may once again attempt to break up the Occupy Wall Street protest movement only a couple of days after receiving the assurances of New York City's mayor. What's odd ...