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Dennis Madsen is planning to drive from Atlanta to Washington so his son, Adlai, can see the inauguration. (CNN) — It may be freezing in Washington in January, but the city is a red-hot destination for people around the country and the world eager to see President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office. he nation's capital is preparing [...] (link)

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