Associated Press - April 15, 2009 7:55 PM ET
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Protesters gathered at the Wyoming Capitol to join other disgruntled residents across the country who seized upon tax day to voice their concern over government spending and debt.
As Americans face a Wednesday deadline to file their personal income taxes, about 300 people participated in the "Cheyenne Tax Day Tea Party."
Similar protests around the nation are meant to echo the rebellion of the Boston Tea Party. Organizers say there were also rallies in Casper, Sheridan, Buffalo, Gillette, Jackson, Cody, Green River and Laramie.
Along with criticizing government debt, the Cheyenne protesters also railed against bailouts of private banks and companies, the Federal Reserve System, spending on social programs and gun control.
Organizers of the Cheyenne event say they held the event independent of any political party or other organization.
On the Net: Cheyenne Tax Day Tea Party, http://cheyennetaxdaytea.webs.com/
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