Thousands of people protesting what they say is corporate greed and the role of money in politics on

Описание: (9 Dec 2011) HEADLINE Raw Video: Occupy blocks DC's lobbyist corridor
CAPTION: Thousands of people protesting what they say is corporate greed and the role of money in politics on Wednesday shut down Washington's K Street, known as the home of lobbying in the nation's capital. (Dec. 7)

[Location - Date:Washington 12/7/11]
[Source:AP]
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(sot: Joann Herr/Oakland, CA)
This isn't a rally of just young people. All these people, or a good portion, they're in their 40s, 50s and 60s. They can't get jobs. They're losing their homes and I think the world should know or at least our Congress people should know that this isn't just the young people. This is everybody this is America here.

STORYLINE:

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Thousands of people protesting what they say is corporate greed and the role of money in politics on Wednesday shut down Washington's K Street, known as the home of lobbying in the nation's capital.
The protesters, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement, came from across the country and gathered under a steady rain. One demonstrator, Teresa Law, 50, of Springfield, Ohio, said she came to protest against corporate America and because jobs that the government promised to create have not been created.
"I've nothing against the rich. I've something against a greedy man," she said. She added, "Corporate America has taken over the government."
Shortly after 1 p.m., there was a standoff between police officers and protesters at 14th and K Streets NW, one of the busiest intersections in the city. Traffic was at a standstill and cars were turning around, rerouting themselves away from the area.
Police have blocked off K Street while keeping a close eye on the group.
A tent has been erected adjacent to McPherson Square, where Occupy DC has had its encampment since October.

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