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In 1971, 1,300 prisoners took over Attica Prison in Western New York, leaving 43 people, including 10 hostages, dead in the aftermath.

NorthStar News Bulletin

POSTED: March 16, 2009, 5:30 am

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The Congressional Black Caucus will hold a Special Order on the mortgage foreclosure crisis on the floor of the House of Representatives tonight at 7:30 p.m. A Special Order is a block of time reserved for Members to address specific issues on the House floor. The Special Order will be led by Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH). You can check C-SPAN to see coverage of the proceeding.

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