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In the midst of an economy in crisis, many are hoping President-elect Obama will strike the right tone in his inauguration. Taxpayers for Common Sense expressed hope that the celebrations will not be insensitive to the economic troubles of the nation, and that the Presidential Inaugural Committee will set an appropriate example for taxpayers.
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Obama set Strict Limits on Inauguration Contributions
By Dr. Alan J. Lipman
Published: November 26, 2008
Obama set Strict Limits on Inauguration Contributions | 
In keeping with campaign promises to fight the influence of money on his adminstation, President-Elect Barack Obama has enacted the most strict set of inaugural finance rules to date, reports the New York Times.
Mr. Obama’s newly formed inaugural committee said Tuesday that it would not accept money from corporations, political action committees, people who [...]
Inauguration to be a Massive Celebration on the National Mall
By Dr. Alan J. Lipman
Published: November 25, 2008
The Presidential Inauguration promises to be an enormous celebration on the nation’s Mall, the Chicago Sun Times reports today.
In an effort to promote greater unity on Inauguration Day, the National Mall will be opened up to accommodate a larger audience than ever before, while continuing the Obama policy of refusing corporate funding, the Presidential Inauguration [...]
Obama Inaugural Set to be Largest Ever
By Dr. Alan J. Lipman
Published: November 25, 2008
When President-elect Obama is inaugurated on Janurary 20, it will be to the largest crowd ever gathered at the nation’s capital. With estimates ranging from 1.5 to as high as 5 million people, the city is bracing for large numbers, particularly on its mass transit system. The Chicago Sun-Times reports:
[Metro Chief John] Catoe said Metro [...]