Austin Op Democracy Veto Protest Planned For Wednesday Afternoon

A day after President Bush vetoed a bill that would have allocated $124 billion for the Iraq/Afghanistan war funds but required the total withdrawal of U.S. troops by March, hundreds of local grassroots organizations and individuals have mobilized to stage simultaneous protests across the country.

At least a dozen different rallies will take place within a 300-mile radius of here. Austin Operation Democracy Council, the local MoveOn group, is staging its protest in front of the Capitol gates today at 5pm.

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Austin Op Democracy Veto Protest
Wednesday, May 2nd
In front of the Capitol gates, 1100 Congress Ave
5pm

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