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Obama inauguration could take on subdued tone

 
Inauguration preparations at the Capitol began before the Thanksgiving holiday. (CNN) — Millions of people are expected to go to Washington to celebrate Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, but with a troubled economy and pocketbook issues on the mind, the president-elect must be careful to set the right tone. President Bush raised a record $42.8 [...] (link)

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