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Colorado Springs Protesters Granted 30-Day Permit

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Wall Street protesters in Colorado Springs have been granted a 30-day permit to erect tents, tables and chairs, and a portable toilet on a portion of a downtown park.

The Gazette reports that such a permit for an event at a park is unprecedented.

City spokeswoman Mary Scott says such long-term permits are usually issued for permanent structures, such as restaurant awnings.

Organizer Jason Waf says the $100 cost for the permit for Acacia Park was paid for by donations.

City officials say the permit can be revoked with 14-day notice if they believe it's necessary to protect public health, safety and convenience of park users, or of the protesters violate any laws.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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