Paying for the President's Party

The group raising money to pay for President Bush's second inaugural want to raise $50 million -- most from donors willing to write six-figure checks. Send in a $250,000 check and you'll get:

• 4 seats at the swearing in
• 10 VIP seats at the inaugural parade
• 2 tickets to a luncheon featuring President Bush & Vice President Cheney
• 20 seats at candlelight dinners featuring the President, Vice President, and their wives

Not to mention the eternal gratitude of politicians who could help you get your special interests taken care of over the next four years. (Boston Globe)