'Tent City' Of Homeless Is Rejected In Florida National Desk

For explanation, he read accusations from police incident reports at the Pinellas County camp, including those for domestic violence, theft and an alleged rape. The impression Mr. Higginbotham and opponents created was that of a lawless shantytown where the homeless would benefit from programs paid...

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Published inThe New York times
Main Author DAMIEN CAVE and LYNN WADDELL
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, N.Y New York Times Company 14.10.2009
EditionLate Edition (East Coast)
Subjects
Charities
Community action
Counties
Homeless people
Shelters
Social services
Hillsborough County Florida
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Summary:For explanation, he read accusations from police incident reports at the Pinellas County camp, including those for domestic violence, theft and an alleged rape. The impression Mr. Higginbotham and opponents created was that of a lawless shantytown where the homeless would benefit from programs paid for with tax money -- an idea many saw as unfair.
ISSN:0362-4331