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Thousands of DC Protesters Blast Obama Policies

Demonstration stretches for blocks along Pennsylvania Avenue

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 12, 2009 12:18 PM CDT

(AP) – Tens of thousands of people marched to the US Capitol today, carrying signs with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" as they protested the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending. The line of protesters spread across Pennsylvania Avenue for blocks, all the way to the Capitol. People were chanting "enough, enough" and "We the People." Others yelled "You lie, you lie!"

Men wore colonial costumes as they listened to speakers who warned of "judgment day"—Election Day 2010. The conservative FreedomWorks Foundation is one of the main organizers, hoping to build off the tea party momentum. Lawmakers also supported the rally. Mike Pence, chair of the House Republican Conference, said Americans want health care reform but not a government takeover. "Republicans, Democrats, and independents are stepping up and demanding we put our fiscal house in order," he said.

Protesters march down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington Saturday.
Protesters march down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington Saturday.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
With the Capitol in the background, people hold signs during a rally against the president's spending plans.
With the Capitol in the background, people hold signs during a rally against the president's spending plans.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Demonstrators rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington Saturday.
Demonstrators rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington Saturday.   (Jose Luis Magana)
Demonstrators rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington Saturday.
Demonstrators rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington Saturday.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Protesters hold signs during a rally against the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending in Washington.
Protesters hold signs during a rally against the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending in Washington.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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OWLWOMANXXXX
Sep 13, 2009 4:06 AM CDT
hmmm against government run health care and all on medicare.........
odowd80
Sep 13, 2009 3:46 AM CDT
Wow, that's it? There were a lot more at the anti-war protest in Feb 2003.
NewserScooter
Sep 13, 2009 1:37 AM CDT
Crowd est. at 60-70,000 by the Wash. DC Fire Dept.

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