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Interested in attending President Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington, DC? Most of Asheville is now represented in Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry and his office sent this press along with more information on how to request tickets:
Washington, DC – Congressman Patrick McHenry’s office has set up a website for constituents to request tickets for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Tickets to the inauguration can only be obtained through congressional offices, and the website will provide an easy to use system for those interested in attending the event. The office will reward the tickets through a lottery which constituents can enter until December 17th.
The website also provides a link for local schools and organizations that would like to participate in the inaugural parade.
For more information, please click here to visit the website.
Washington, DC – Congressman Patrick McHenry’s office has set up a website for constituents to request tickets for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Tickets to the inauguration can only be obtained through congressional offices, and the website will provide an easy to use system for those interested in attending the event. The office will reward the tickets through a lottery which constituents can enter until December 17th.
The website also provides a link for local schools and organizations that would like to participate in the inaugural parade.
For more information, please click here to visit the website.
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