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by 158 | January 18, 2009 at 06:15 pm
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President Obama's election is
historic and deserves to be
celebrated but still considering
the economy $50 million should
be enough. Give the rest to the
unemployed.
As the recession continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy and inauguration celebrations ramp up, a lot of people are asking: "How much will this shindig cost?"
The short answer? More than $150 million — and yep, that's the most expensive ever. (By comparison, George W. Bush's 2005 inauguration cost $42.3 million. Bill Clinton managed with $33 million in 1993.)
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at 18:36 on January 18th, 2009
It was unnecessary, no one needed John Mellencamp or U2 at a Presidential inauguration.
at 18:44 on January 18th, 2009
The Prez did!
at 19:41 on January 18th, 2009
I know this is not just another inauguration but I do think considering the economy it is a little too showy.