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The OccupyUSA Blog for Tuesday (April 17), With Frequent Updates
http://www.thenation.com/blog/167418/occupyusa-blog-tuesday-april-17-frequent-updates11:15 The Day the Occupy Camp died, and Buddy Holly weeps: Cops finally shut down OccupyLubbock. So it's Lubbock or Leave It.... FDL on Tax Day events.
10:30 Showdown coming in Madison as Mayor Paul Soglin opposes extension of Occupy camp there. ... And police sent to public meeting in Buffalo to discourage OWS disruptions....OccupyPortland joins anti-nuke rally.
10:15 Full piece on new Woody Guthrie album projects, live shows, Morello in Chicago May 19, why Woody matters again, more.... Review of my new book (with Kevin Gosztola) on U.S. vs Bradley Manning.
9:55 The Gothamist with report on last night's sleep-showdown in NYC, with 10 (some say 14) arrests--and angry exchanges between local residents mad about the noise and disruption and Occupyers. See videos. Resident pummels protester, no arrest.
9:15 Poll for Tax Day: 68% says tax system favors rich and unfair to average workers... As for me, let me say: this morning the feds and NY State already zapped the money I owed out of my bank account...