Free Library of Philadelphia taken over by protesters

Thursday, August 22, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Free Library of Philadelphia was taken over by protesters on Wednesday night.

Demonstrators want Pennsylvania to restore general assistance--the $200-a-month cash payments to the poor.
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The money stopped August 1 after a 7-year campaign by Republican lawmakers.

Protestors also want more affordable housing.
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