July 4th: CANCELLED
Today may be a truly a sad day for some American towns–no money for the absolutely necessary July fourth accessory, fireworks! Instead of celebrating our nation’s independence, the lack of money for celebration reveals dependence on our currently crummy financial system. The list of towns includes many places that have been hit hard by the housing bubble such as Monterray in Califoria. As tax revenues shrink, costly firework displays, some costing upwards of $280,000, are the first expense to be cut. Bummer!
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