Occupy Wall Street protesters, environmental activists, and struggling homeowners are among hundreds gathered at the Charlotte North Carolina branch of Bank of America's annual shareholder meeting. The protests attempt to bring attention to Bank of America's involvement in the financial crisis, its support for the coal industry, and alleged foreclosure abuses. Rachel Laforest joins Democracy Now from Charlotte to discuss the protest.
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