Free Library of Philadelphia taken over by protesters

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Free Library of Philadelphia taken over by protesters
Free Library of Philadelphia taken over by protesters. Jim Gardner has more on Action News at 11 p.m. on August 21, 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.

The money stopped August 1 after a 7-year campaign by Republican lawmakers.

Protestors also want more affordable housing.