Apr 15, 2009 5:38 pm US/Central
Protestors Say They've Been "Taxed Enough Already"
Thousands Across Nation Rally Against Government Taxation And Spending
Compiled From Staff Reports
DALLAS (CBS 11 News/ AP) ―
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Federal income taxes are due Wednesday, April 15 and that's prompted so-called tea parties across the nation.
The tea party protests are designed for people upset with government spending since President Barack Obama took office. Thousands gathered in rallies held across Texas.
In Dallas, nearly 4,000 demonstrators took part in the city's Tea Party on the steps of city hall. The protestors were led by WBAP conservative talk show host Mark Davis. Many in the crowd carried sings calling for the end of government spending and government bailouts.
Meanwhile, there was a small counter demonstration to the tea party in Southlake. The group held a 'Support America' rally in favor of President Obama's plan to solve the economic crisis.
In Austin, Gov. Rick Perry fired up an anti-tax tea party with his stance against the federal government and for state rights.
Perry told the crowd at Austin City Hall that officials in Washington have abandoned the country's founding principles. He says the federal government is strangling Americans with taxation and spending.
Some people shouted "secede" as Perry spoke to hundreds of people.
Later, to the media, Perry suggested Texans might at some point get so fed up they would want to secede from the union. But Perry says he sees no reason why Texas should make such a move.
Next year, Perry will run for re-election against a fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Perry recently rejected $550 million in federal economic stimulus money for the Texas unemployment trust fund, saying the money would come with strings attached.
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