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The America's Intelligence Wire

| November 13, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From AP Worldstream)

Byline: BRETT ZONGKER

President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw 1 million-plus to the U.S. capital city, and already some lawmakers have stopped taking ticket requests and hotels have booked up.

Some people are bartering on the Web site Craigslist for places to stay for the Jan. 20 ceremony when the Illinois senator takes the oath of office, becoming the country's first black president. They are offering cash or even help with dishes for residents willing to open up their homes.

The National Park Service, which is planning for an inaugural crowd of at least 1 million, will clear more viewing space along the …

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