Obama's inaugural committee is in the midst of raising roughly $45 million in private funds, exceeding the $42.3 million President Bush spent in 2005. In 1993, Clinton spent $33 million when Democrats returned to the White House for the first time in 12 years. ... by Former Democrat (January 17, 2009 2:30 pm ET)
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The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The inauguration, which set a record attendance for any event held in Washington,...
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Watching the We Are One Barack Obama Inaugural Celebration concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday afternoon, I was curious as to  how many of ... And let's just say that, had the 2008 Presidential election gone Republican instead of Democrat, ... And The Winner Is... by Paul Grein 30...
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The budget is 10 times more than the amount spent for President Richard Nixon's second inaugural in 1973, and double the budget for President Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in in 1985. President Bill Clinton spent $30 million at the start of his second term in 1997. ... former Texas Republican U.S. Senator Phil Gramm,
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The budget is 10 times more than the amount spent for President Richard Nixon's second inaugural in 1973, and double the budget for President Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in in 1985. President Bill Clinton spent $30 million at the start of his second term in 1997. ... former Texas Republican U.S. Senator Phil Gramm,
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79188. What Republican president spent $30 million on his inaugural celebration, a 20th century record? ... 79309. How many delegates did Libby Dole get for the $5.4 million she spent on her 2000 presidential run?
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79545. John Mayer spent time at what College of Music before moving to Atlanta and releasing his debut solo album? ... 79837. What Republican president spent $30 million on his inaugural celebration, a 20th-century record?
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When pressed about politicizing the events for members of the military, Jenkins insisted, “No inaugural events are political events; this is a bi-partisan celebration.” ... The estimated budget for the event is $30-40 million, but that will ... “The President and Mrs. Bush are always involved in inaugural ceremonies,
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So the Iraqi people are rightly treating this day as a cause for celebration. This is an important step forward, as a sovereign and united Iraq continues to take control of its own destiny. And with this ... And I spent hours going door to door, ... We know there's nothing Democratic or Republican about just doing what works.
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The private fundraising for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration -- $27 million and counting - is nearing the $40 million raised for each of President Bush's two big shows. ... The inaugural committee is refusing money from labor unions, corporations, political action committees, foreigners and Washington lobbyists.
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