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G-8 Summit G-8 protesters hold their own summit in Maryland town as world leaders gather at nearby Camp David.
May 19, 2012
President Obama speaks to members of the press after the G-8 summit at Camp David in Maryland. Obama spoke about discussions leaders of the Group of Eight nations had about economic growth, austerity, the war in Afghanistan, security concerns and other international issues.
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Dan Newell, left, and Kevin Wiley, both of the Occupy D.C. movement, paint signs in preparation for demonstrations in Thurmont, Md. to protest the G-8 Summitt at Camp David. The movement plans on walking along the highway and along busy streets today and tomorrow.
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Cheryl Jones, left, owner of the Thurmont Barber Shop, and Caroll Turner talk just off the main square in Thurmont, Md. while members of the media interview local residents and a handful of early protesters about the G-8 Summitt being held at nearby Camp David.
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