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Move America Forward

Apr 24, 2008
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Patriots Rally for Marines in Berkeley Patriots owned the streets of the notoriously anti-war/anti-military city of Berkeley, CA this weekend. On Saturday, March 22, 2008, EaglesUp, Move America Forward, Patriot Guard Riders and other pro-troop organizations teamed up for a show of support for our military men and women who have come under heavy fire and criticism from the Berkeley City Council.CLICK HERE for the COMPLETE REPORTKTVU TV-2 Reports on the Pro-Troop Rally in Berkeley - HERE

BerKeley Taxpayers Billed $93,000 for Cops Overtime

Feb 17, 2008
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BERKELEY, Calif. — The tab for just overtime pay for Berkeley cops to keep the peace at Tuesday's Marine protest outside City Hall was reported to be $93,000.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, about 140 Berkeley police worked at the protest, which drew more than 2,000 demonstrators. Anti-war groups such as Code Pink mixed with pro-military groups, rallied over whether lawmakers should change their anti-Marine position.

Only four arrests were made on Tuesday, all of them misdemeanors, the Chronicle reported.

On Jan. 29, the City Council released a statement calling the Marines "unwelcome intruders." Following a contentious City Council meeting, lawmakers Wednesday decided back down from its original statement, it is reported.

Protesters continue to gather at the city's Marine's recruiting center, which has been the scene of several rallies over the past weeks. On Friday people from Code Pink and World Can't Wait blocked blocked the entrance for several hours, but no arrest were made, the Chronicle reported.

Click here to read the full San Francisco Chronicle report.