The Republicans met with him today. The Democrats were there also. I guess we can take it that Obama is going to do it the Democrats' way.

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Comrad Obama: I won
The Obama Presidency-Here comes Socialism
Security and transportation costs are being paid by taxpayers. And with millions of tourists expected to descend on Washington for Tuesday's inauguration ceremony, Bush declared a state of emergency, allowing the district to recover some costs for the event.
Despite the bleak economy, however, Democrats who called on President George W. Bush to be frugal four years ago are issuing no such demands now that an inaugural weekend of rock concerts and star-studded parties has begun.
Obama's Pricey Inauguration
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