The Tea Party Patriots political action group holds a Continuing Revolution Rally in Washington DC on March 31, 2011 to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protestor declares "Stop change before it's too late".

Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" at a noon “Cut Spending Now Revolt” near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Protestors demand "Do not increase our debt limit by one red cent" at a noon "Cut Spending Now Revolt" on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)