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OmahaBlueDog

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Tue May 1, 2012, 10:17 PM May 2012

Deadline nears for Occupy Lincoln movement

Source: KETV Omaha

LINCOLN, Neb. - Occupy Omaha protesters are holding a rally on the riverfront. But in Lincoln, there's a showdown brewing.

Occupy members have until midnight to clear out of Centennial Mall, and tensions there are beginning to reach the breaking point.

Some protesters have moved out, but others aren't ready to unoccupy.

After 201 days, the longest continuous Occupy encampment in the country, some believe the protest will turn ugly.

"They'll be macing veterans later," one protestor said. "Just make sure you stick around."



Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/Deadline-nears-for-Occupy-Lincoln-movement/-/9674510/12413224/-/14a26mbz/-/index.html

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