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May 8, 2009

Pro-Independence Puerto Rico Activists Arrested for Capitol Protest
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In Washington, DC, six Puerto Rican activists were arrested Wednesday
for staging a pro-independence demonstration inside the House. The group
held up signs in the visitors’ area overlooking the House floor.



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