Inauguration a hot ticket in capital city

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WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration is expected to draw more than a million to the capital, according to the National Park Service, and already some lawmakers have stopped taking ticket requests and hotels have booked up.

Congressional offices are reporting tens of thousands of requests for the 240,000 tickets for the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony. Tickets are supposed to be distributed for free, and after consultation with the Joint Inaugural Committee, eBay said yesterday it will not allow the tickets to be sold on its Web site.

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In this Jan. 20, 1981 file photo, shows a wide angle view from the Capitol balcony as President Ronald Reagan, visible at center, addresses the nation following his swearing-in ceremony in Washington.