Inaugural Platforms are Constructed at the Capitol
Construction workers take a lunch break on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol as the spectator, TV, and photo risers are finished on January 9, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama will take the oath of office at the Capitol on January 20, 2009, and millions are expected in Washington for the event. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural committee announced Monday that he will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball" on Jan. 20.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- An emotional Barack Obama said goodbye to his Chicago home and hello to Washington and what awaits him as the 44th U.S. president.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Sunday he hopes to pass an economic stimulus package of close to a trillion dollars by the end of January.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Thousands of extra security personnel are being deployed to Washington for U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration, officials said.
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