Posts Tagged ‘Inauguration’

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Jan21

Those Eeeeevil Private Jets

by Duane on January 21st, 2009 at 1:40 am
Posted In: Politics

From Bloomberg~
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) — President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration has already attracted the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Shakira to Washington. The four days of festivities also will bring so many private jets that airport authorities are closing a runway to park them.
The 9,400-foot runway at Washington Dulles International, one of three major airports [...]

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Jan20

One Of Our Finest Hours

by Duane on January 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Posted In: Commentary, Politics

There is a whole lotta’ buzzing going on out there over this inauguration. Folks are feverishly talking about the important things about the swearing in ceremony (you know, Michelle’s outfit, Barack’s/Justice Roberts’ slip up, Lowery’s RIDICULOUS so-called prayer, the Obama girl’s shoes, Cheney in a wheelchair, etc.) and I will leave that analysis to them.
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Jan16

Wall Street Chips In

by Duane on January 16th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Posted In: Follow the money, Politics

Wall Street ponies up for Obama inauguration
Posted by: Andy Sullivan
blogs.reuters.com
It’s been a brutal year for Wall Street, but the high rollers apparently still love a big, expensive party.
People who work in the finance industry have given at least $4.8 million to underwrite Barack Obama’s inauguration party, more than any other business sector, according to an [...]

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