Tea-Party Tax Protests

The idea for the demonstrations grew out of a rant by CNBC commentator Rick Santelli, who said in February that the Obama Administration was promoting
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The idea for the demonstrations grew out of a rant by CNBC commentator Rick Santelli, who said in February that the Obama Administration was promoting "bad behavior."

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