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Occupy Boston Removes Two From Finance Team

BOSTON (CBS) - Occupy Boston has pulled two members from its finance team for their lack of transparency and accountability.

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The group, which is seeking more transparency in financial institutions has excluded Paul Carnes and Sidney Sherrel from financial decisions.

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The pair allegedly didn't follow the group's rules when it comes to spending money and organizing a fundraiser.

Occupy member Nadeem Mazen says the actions of one of the accused were in poor taste.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports

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He says Paul was using his spending, "To appropriate channels of power and channels of influence."

Mazen hopes this incident will serve as a lesson for financial institutions and the government to address failures transparently.

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