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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Protesters Rip Manhattan Foreclosure Auction

They demand moratorium on evictions

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(Newser) – New Yorkers protested an auction yesterday of hundreds of foreclosed homes, claiming the forced evictions plaguing the nation in this economic downturn are illegal, and demanding a moratorium. "Banks get bailout out, people get thrown out," read signs held aloft by demonstrators." Their rage was not directed at potential homebuyers, but banks and auctioneers who are "making money off other people's misery," a spokesman told Reuters.

"Many of these homes being auctioned today may still be occupied," he said. "What is happening to these families? Are they living in their cars? And are they being bailed out, like AIG or Citicorp?"

A home that is for auction, center, is shown Friday in the Queens borough of New York.
A home that is for auction, center, is shown Friday in the Queens borough of New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
A foreclosed home that is for auction is shown in the Queens borough of New York. The property was scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction yesterday.
A foreclosed home that is for auction is shown in the Queens borough of New York. The property was scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction yesterday.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rhonda Wagner packs some items for moving in Sacramento, California. The state worker says she faces foreclosure.
Rhonda Wagner packs some items for moving in Sacramento, California. The state worker says she faces foreclosure.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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riffran
Mar 9, 09 3:20 AM CDT
Well.....if you couldn't afford the place in the first place......its called a poor decision.....but there are always the unforseen issues that can happen through no fault of the person...and land them in the same spot Reply
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radnip
Mar 9, 09 4:58 AM CDT
If they don't like the rich getting bailouts, then they had better vote. I have no clue why middle class would vote for tax breaks for the rich and constantly let the government bail out oil companies, insurance companies, etc. Reply
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NutsInNY
Mar 9, 09 6:12 AM CDT
Rest assured: people who carry signs and protest in NYC are probably voters.
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