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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Showdown: Hundreds Gather to Talk About Foreclosures, Financial Struggles



Chicago - Hundreds of people from around the country gathered in Chicago for three days of events dubbed "Showdown in Chicago," intended to draw attention to the foreclosure crisis and related financial problems and to call for more regulation in the financial industry. While some protesters waved signs that read "Put people first" and "Wanted: Wall Street bankers," others chanted, "Bust up big banks!" and "Bailout? No thanks!"

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