News on Des Moines

Tax deadline brings out thousands of protesters

2010-06-12T09:07:16Z

Thousands of protesters, some dressed like Revolutionary War soldiers and most waving signs with anti-tax slogans, gathered around the nation Wednesday for a series of rallies modeled after the original Boston Tea Party.

They chose the income tax filing deadline to express their displeasure with government spending since President Barack Obama took office.

The protests were held everywhere from Sen. John Edwards D-N.C., and his then wife Elizabeth wave to supporters from their bus as they arrive at a Democratic candidates debate in Des Moines, Iowa. A family friend on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 said Elizabeth Ed...

Palin Iowa

2010-11-25T06:01:32Z

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2008 file photo, then-Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to supporters during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

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Supreme Court Alito

2010-10-16T01:00:11Z

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 file photo, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaks about constitutional law during a lecture at Drake University, in Des Moines, Iowa. When Supreme Court justices enter the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan speaks at the World Food Prize Symposium, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

APTOPIX Food and Farm World Food Prize

2010-10-14T10:01:27Z

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan speaks at the World Food Prize Symposium, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)