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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. 9 (UPI) -- Individuals looking to cash in on U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's upcoming inauguration ceremony through rentals are struggling, officials say.
Pelosi vows quick action on stimulus bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- An economic stimulus package will be on the president's desk before the Presidents' Day recess or there will be no recess, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Most vehicles barred from inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Expecting unprecedented crowds for the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration, officials say they plan to ban most personal vehicles from the Washington ceremonies.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice-president-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday it was a mistake not to tell Senate leaders of the selection of Leon Panetta as director of the CIA.
DETROIT, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- General Motors says its latest custom-built presidential limousine makes its debut on Jan. 20 when it carries president-elect Barack Obama to his inauguration.
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.
Obama 'chokes up,' says goodbye to Chicago
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.
SAN JUAN, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Singers Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez looked like the ideal married couple while attending a recent ceremony in Puerto Rico, witnesses say.
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