Obama's Big Day Declared 'Emergency' ; Unprecedented Action Helps D.C. Cover Costs
The Washington Times › January 14, 2009
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President Bush on Tuesday declared the District a federal emergency area, clearing the way for the city to receive federal money to help cover the overwhelming cost of providing security for official inauguration events.
Officials said it was the first time the designation had ever been used for anything other than a national disaster, such as a hurricane or widespread flooding.See the full content of this document
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Obama's Big Day Declared 'Emergency' ; Unprecedented Action Helps D.C. Cover Costs
More than 100 police agencies from across the country already have been mobilized to help provide security for the Jan. 20 presidential swearing-in of Barack Obama, which is expected to attract 1 million to 2 million people to the District. Authorities will essentially seal off the downtown and prevent moto...
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