Protesting Austerity Budget: JASC and SOUL

by fractalindex

“43 ticked in protested against cuts in federal spending for seniors” (Tribune): Police issued citations to 43 protesters after they blocked an intersection near the city’s Federal Plaza in protest of possible cuts to federal programs.  Occupy Chicago organizers say those cited included senior citizens from the Jane Addams Senior Caucus who were objecting to what they said were proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and other benefits.

“Durbin asked to reaffirm liberal values”(NBC Chicago): Elected officials addressed senior citizens and Occupy Chicago fighting cuts to social safety net programs

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