Bush ordered federal aid to supplement the $15 million in federal funds already appropriated for inauguration events.
White House spokesman Scott Stanzel said District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty requested the emergency declaration on Jan. 7 because the expected inauguration crowds exceed the city's ability to protect the public.
Extra money will come from the Federal Emergency and Management Agency budget.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush on Tuesday declared an emergency in the District of Columbia that will let the nation's capital tap deeper into federal coffers for Barack Obama's inauguration.
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Thanks for the post, Paul. It's going to be quite a party! Let's hope it goes smoothly.
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