About 1,000 attend tea party at Wyoming Capitol

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jul 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM MST

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM MST

CHEYENNE, WYOMING - A July Fourth "tea party" drew about 1,000 people to the state Capitol this weekend. People rallied Saturday in support of various conservative causes, including restraining the power of the federal government.

It was part of a second round of such tea parties held on Independence Day around the country. Similar events were also organized on April 15, tax day.

Some of those at the Cheyenne rally were unhappy about the federal stimulus package and having states like Wyoming help pay for the budgetary problems of California. Others said global warming is a sham and protested against cap and trade proposals to limit emissions.

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