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Beyond Ground Zero

Hundreds of low-income New Yorkers marched through lower Manhattan yesterday to protest the cover-up of September 11ths toxic aftermath. They also demanded the Red Cross and FEMA change their disaster relief procedures, saying they discriminate against immigrants and low-income people.

Guest:

  • Michael Andrade-Lalan, representative, Beyond Ground Zero Coalition and member, National Mobilization Against Sweatshops.

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