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April 13, 2012

Scores Arrested Protesting Closure of Chicago Health Clinics 
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Nearly two dozen people have been arrested protesting the pending
closure of a mental health clinic in Chicago. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
has ordered the closure of Woodlawn Mental Health Center and five other
clinics in a bid to slash public spending. Supporters say the closures
will adversely affect the thousands of people who rely on the clinics'
services. The protesters were detained overnight after barricading
themselves inside Woodland as dozens of supporters gathered outside.



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