The Secret Service locked down the White House compound and cleared Pennsylvania Avenue and Lafayatte Park after a possible act of domestic terrorism earlier today. While not confirming that anyone had claimed responsibility, Capitol Police believe this incident may be connected to a gang of uber-Patriots led by a foreigner who goes by the name of Sir Earl Grey...shown here in a file photo...
Police have discounted claims by the Red Brigade of their involvement, as the package had the mark of the Orange Pekoe's.
Protesters throw apparent tea bags at White House
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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WASHINGTON — A robot was inspecting a suspicious package on the North Lawn of the White House after tax protesters threw what appears to be a box of tea bags over the White House fence.
That prompted officials to clear Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday.
The U.S. Secret Service on Wednesday locked down the White House compound after someone hurled a package in an apparent act of defiance meant to echo the rebellion of the Boston Tea Party and related tax protests around the country. Officers cleared the street and Lafayette Park across from the White House mid-afternoon. They also ordered journalists back inside the press room.
Demonstrators said they disapproved of government spending since President Barack Obama took office.
White House prevented the press from seeing the light of day...
