The Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Inauguration Weekend: Simplified
January 15, 2009, 1:00 A.M.
As President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration quickly approaches, security officials continue to release dozens of advisories, recommendations and updates. So that you don’t have to read them all, here’s a brief version with all the essentials.
Read the full article14th St. Bridge Now Open to Foot Traffic on Jan. 20
January 9, 2009, 6:03 P.M.
Security officials decided to open up the 14th Street Bridge to pedestrian traffic on Inauguration Day after two Virginia lawmakers sent a letter to the Secret Service asking for more pedestrian access on Potomac River bridges.
Luncheon Menu Announced by Inaugural Committee
January 9, 2009, 3:26 P.M.
On Inauguration Day, Congressional leaders will sit down to a lunch of seafood stew, pheasant and sponge cake with the new president and vice president.
Bashing of Lobbyists Hits Approps Players Hardest
January 7, 2009, 1:00 A.M.
At a time when all of K Street has been under relentless attack, one sector is taking an extra thumping.
Capitol Police Plan for Overtime, Crowds
January 6, 2009, 1:00 A.M.
Horror stories abound when officials discuss the record crowds expected for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, a disquieting scenario of suffocating tourists, overloaded Metro trains and clogged streets.
Obama to Party With D.C. Residents
January 5, 2009, 6:10 P.M.
President-elect Barack Obama is holding a Neighborhood Inaugural Ball the night of his swearing-in, with a portion of the tickets reserved for District residents.
Norton Seeks $15M for D.C. to Cover Inauguration Expenses
December 18, 2008, 3:26 P.M.
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) wants Congress to give the District an additional $15 million for the expense of hosting the inauguration.
Taking Names — to Guarantee Access
December 18, 2008, 2:14 P.M.
Those who live and work along the inaugural parade route will be on a Secret Service VIP list, granting them access to their buildings even if the streets are at capacity.
Aretha Franklin to Perform at Inauguration
December 17, 2008, 1:47 P.M.
Aretha Franklin will perform at President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, and civil rights leader the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery will deliver the benediction.
Top General: Large Military Presence at Inauguration
December 17, 2008, 12:12 P.M.
More than 10,000 active-duty military and National Guard personnel are expected to help with security or participate in next month’s presidential inauguration, a top military officer said Wednesday morning.
Inauguration Committee Unveils Donor Web Site
December 12, 2008, 6:36 P.M.
The Presidential Inauguration Committee unveiled a Web site Friday that allows anyone to view the committee’s donors.
Bar Fight Pits Senate Versus City
December 11, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
The fight to drink until dawn during the inauguration weekend has quickly morphed into a debate over whether Congress should get involved in the city’s politics.
Inauguration Doyenne Plans Again
December 10, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
As Washington, D.C., braces for millions of visitors to flood the city streets for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration, one doyenne remembers another magical time: the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
Presidential Inaugural Committee Announces Theme
December 10, 2008, 12:46 P.M.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Wednesday the official theme for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration: “Renewing America’s Promise.”
Inauguration Plan Offers Revels for the People
December 8, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
It won’t just be Oprah and the rest of the celebrity set getting the VIP treatment during the upcoming presidential inauguration.
K Street Files: Inaugural Influence
December 8, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
Forget about fixing legislation. What clients really want from their lobbyists right now is tickets to everything inaugural. And this is truly putting K Streeters to the test.
Entire Mall to Be Open for Inauguration
December 4, 2008, 2:23 P.M.
In a break with past tradition, the Presidential Inauguration Committee announced Thursday that the whole of the National Mall will be open to the public on inauguration day.
House Members to Get 198 Inaugural Tickets Apiece
November 17, 2008, 12:11 P.M.
House Members each will get 198 tickets for the inauguration — a number dwarfed by the thousands of requests received by many offices since the Nov. 4 election.
Feinstein Tries to Block Inauguration Scalpers
November 17, 2008, 2:52 P.M.
Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Monday that would punish people who scalp tickets for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Inauguration Frenzy Now in Full Swing
November 10, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
The frenzy to attend President-elect Obama’s inauguration has already begun, with thousands calling Congress for a ticket and scam artists promising entry for hundreds of dollars.
Inauguration Prep Starts Next Week
September 18, 2008, 1:00 A.M.
It’s only one day, but the presidential inauguration is the mother lode of event planning.
Stier: Detecting a Bad Breast Cancer Bill
July 1, 11:28 a.m.
Who could blame hundreds of Members of Congress for joining with a colleague and breast cancer survivor, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), in co-sponsoring legislation aimed at promoting breast cancer education? The problem, according to leading breast cancer scientists and advocacy groups, is the bill would do more harm than good. Read Full Article
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