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September 29, 2008

Seattle Police Arrest 24 People at Nickelsville Tent City
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Police in Seattle arrested twenty-four people Friday after a raid on a
homeless encampment known as Nickelsville. Over the past week, homeless
residents had set up 150 tents on property owned by the city. On
Saturday, a new tent city was set up in a nearby parking lot. Homeless
advocates say tent cities are increasingly showing up across the country
due to the foreclosure and economic crisis.



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