City: Occupy LA costs at least $2.3 million
The Miami Herald Friday 23rd December, 2011
Police officers swept through Dewey Square early Saturday, tearing down tents at the Occupy Boston encampment and arresting dozens of protesters, bringing a peaceful end to the 10-week demonstration.
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