Follow BeltwayBlips on TwitterBig inauguration comes with a big price tag
Published 12/20/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker
DC is getting ready for the big day – but some are worried about the morning after.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – When President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office next month, the nation's capital will be the site of a massive celebration. But local officials are worried they might get stuck with the check.
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Big inauguration comes with a big price tag — CNN.com - Politics 12/21/2008
When President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office next month, the nation's capital will be the site of a massive celebration. But local officials are worried they might get stuck with the check.
When President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office next month, the nation's capital will be the site of a massive celebration. But local officials are worried they might get stuck with the check.
