Nightclubs in Washington, D.C., prepare for Inauguration week, and Inauguration dollars.
WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of visitors — most, but not all, happy Democrats — streamed into a dressed-up capital city this weekend as organizers prepared for an inauguration that, while not as grand as four years ago, is still cause for celebration among supporters of President Obama.
While Mr. Bush prepared for his inauguration in Washington, the head -- after being attached to a body that arrived in a thickly padded crate -- was prepared for installation on 42nd Street in New York, 10 paces from Gen. Colin L. Powell, 5 paces from John F. Kennedy and right next to Abraham Lincoln.
The top Christie's lot was a $204,000 autographed portrait of Lincoln, somberly looking away from the camera as he prepared for his 1861 inauguration.
As he prepares for the inauguration, he needs to revive the spirit of conciliation that he emphasized during the campaign.
Mr Prabowo, for one, has repeatedly expressed scepticism about direct elections indeed, if politicians sitting in parliament rather than voters chose the president, as they used to, he would probably be preparing for his inauguration.
The swoop on Tuesday was the third such roundup since July in a probe that has resulted in dozens of arrests and raised tensions as Erdoğan prepares for his inauguration as president on 28 August.
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Then, last December, when Mr. Cuomo was preparing for his inauguration as governor, Mr. Cohen agreed to extend his tour of duty once more, this time going to Albany with Mr. Cuomo as secretary to the governor, the top aide in the governor's office.
As Mr Obama prepares for his inauguration, Victor says he hopes he delivers on his promise to pass comprehensive immigration reform in his second term.
