Thousands In Chicago Protest Financial Industry

Thousands in Chicago protest financial industry

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Mounting anger over joblessness and income inequality snarled rush-hour traffic in downtown Chicago as thousands of teachers, religious leaders, union workers and other protesters marched on Monday.

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