While President Bush is the center of attention at the most expensive Inauguration ever, the nation's governors are cutting corners and pinching pennies in their swearing-in festivities. The second Bush Inaugural will cost an estimated $40 - $50 million.
The Presidential Inaugural is almost always an expensive spectacle. But Vermont Governor James Douglas (R) used his inaugural ball to raise money -- $20,000 for Vermont's military families. Gov John Lynch (D-NH) and Gov Jon Huntsman, Jr (R-UT) used their galas to raise $60,000 in tsunami relief.
Republicans in Washington state got stiffed. After the recounts deposed Republican Dino Rossi, 150 of his supporters tried to get their money back for the now useless $75 tickets to his canceled inaugural ball. Mr Rossi's people refused any refunds. (Stateline.org)
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