Tea Party event protests government spending.
Published: September 12, 2009
It was quite a scene this afternoon on Pennsylvania Avenue.
A few days after President Obama spoke to Congress about his federally funded health care plan….
Thousands of people turn out to protest what they’re saying is out of control government spending.
The protesters call themselves Tea Party Patriots to protest government tax policies, bank bailouts and economic stimulus packages.
Many say unchecked spending on things like government health insurance could increase inflation and ruin the economy.
Freedomworks Foundation is a conservative group that helped organize the protesters.
The Foundation is led by former House Majority Leader ... Dick Armey.
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