College Republicans organize Tax Day Tea Party
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Protester Dave Clark stands with a sign directly in front of Rep. J.C. Kuessner, D-Eminence, as he address a crowd on the Capitol steps at a 'tea party' Wednesday in Jefferson City. Clark, the only Democrat to speak at the rally against government taxation, was booed off the stage after four minutes.
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An unidentified protestor holds an American flag Wednesday during a "tea party" protest at the Capitol in Jefferson City.
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Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger, R-Warren, speaks on the Capitol steps during Wednesday's protest. Similar protests against taxation and government spending were held in more than 300 cities.
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Many people at the rally felt the federal government and Congress abused their power when drafting the economic stimulus package.
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The rally, organized by Mizzou College Republicans, was billed as "nonpartisan" but almost all attendees and all but one speaker were conservative.
