Tax Day Deadline Features Protests

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By Matthew Campbell

Story Published: Apr 15, 2009 at 6:25 PM EST

Story Updated: Apr 15, 2009 at 6:34 PM EST

Protesters throwing a tea party, hampered some in Springfield from filing their taxes.

A nationwide tea party, took place in hundreds of cities and towns across America. In Springfield, the 912 Project, a Glenn Beck inspired movement, held their tea party at the Springfield Post Office on Main Street. Hundreds turned out with signs protesting high taxes and government's involvement in American lives.

Meanwhile, at the entrance, hundreds more tried to file their taxes, but had to sneak it in before the 7PM deadline.

The closet regional post office open until midnight is in Windsor Locks, CT. Taxpayers can make the drive down 91 to 10 Schoephoester Rd near Bradley Airport.

Thursday, Apr 16 at 5:42 AM sue danhires wrote ...

bush was so wrong with his TARP thing, just how does that make obama righ, though? his bailout is much larger, so it seems even less right. by the way, there is no republican party anymore, in case you haven't noticed.

Thursday, Apr 16 at 4:32 AM Patriot wrote ...

The Tax Day Tea Party did not hamper anyone trying to get their taxes in by the deadline, the post office closing at 5:30pm did. Great turnout in Springfield at over 300 protesters!

Thursday, Apr 16 at 12:02 AM Rick wrote ...

Glen beck is a facist nazi german,these poor unhappy big earners who dont want to pay there fair share,you had it made under Bush the king ,grow up and get over it you lost the election cCONSERVATIVES and move on things are going to be very differant from know on the 200.000 a yr earners aren't going to have it all so easy they may even have to work for it OH MY GOD...

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