Protesters in Occupy LA join nationwide action
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Xinhua, November 18, 2011
Hundreds of protesters on Thursday morning gathered and marched at the financial district in downtown Los Angeles, U.S. to show their strong will to tax more on the rich and hold Wall Street accountable for fixing the nation's economy.
The demonstrations forced the closure of several streets in downtown Los Angeles during the morning rush-hour. Protesters, estimated over 400 before 8 a.m. PST, said that they are going to erect tents in intersections to block traffic. The north-bound Freeway 110 was closed by the California Highway Patrol to limit vehicles from entering the area.
Organized by Good Jobs LA, Occupy LA and other groups, protesters told local media that the march is aimed at calling on the Congress to hold Wall Street accountable for fixing the nation's economy and forcing corporations and banks to pay a larger share of taxes and invest in communities to create jobs.
Another march is planned to begin around noon in the Civic Center area.
Similar protests are held in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities.
