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President Bush Declares Federal Emergency For DC During Inauguration 01-14-2009 3:33 AM (Washington, DC) -- The District will be eligible for federal funds to help pay for costs linked to the inauguration after President Bush Tuesday declared a federal emergency for the city. The White House, in a statement, says the money will be made available to pay for, quote, "protective measures that are undertaken to save lives and protect public health and safety." The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse the District for eligible expenditures on Inauguration Day above the 15-million dollars already budgeted last year for the day's events.

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2 posted on 01/14/2009 4:24:08 AM PST by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)

Can I take it then that this inauguration is being handled by FEMA as a potential emergency? Not an auspicious start.

3 posted on 01/14/2009 4:33:56 AM PST by jmcenanly

Hope they fly over my house!

5 posted on 01/14/2009 4:35:30 AM PST by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)

“The District will be eligible for federal funds”

Who the Hell else would be paying for it?

8 posted on 01/14/2009 4:40:38 AM PST by wolfcreek (I see miles and miles of Texas....let's keep it that way.)

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