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Security Net Wraps Capital for Inaugural
Security Net Wraps Capital for Inaugural
Though no credible threat has been detected, the security measures are by far the most extensive for a swearing-in. >
25,000 deploy for inaugural security
25,000 deploy for inaugural security
msnbc.msn.com — Security in downtown D.C. was high Monday after officials promised the largest inaugural security operation in history,... with 58 federal, state and local agencies working together. (more) 25,000 deploy for inaugural security
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Tight Security Net for Inauguration
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Even though there are no threats, a tight blanket of security will be wrapped around Washington for the inauguration.       ...

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