Lambrecht
I just wanted to remind you Fixers that our Washington bureau chief Bill Lambrecht will talk about the stimulus, the economy, the swine flu — whatever is on your mind regarding our federal government — at 11 a.m. To participate,…
I spent the long, cold day yesterday with a group of Ritenour High School students. The students are members of Partners in Achievement, an organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap between White and minority…
Parks
WASHINGTON — East St. Louis Mayor Alvin Parks and his wife, JoAnne, never got within a mile of the stage at the inauguration, but he didn’t seem to mind.
“To be surrounded by people from across the United States — whites, Asians, Latinos…
Patsor Rick Warren delivered today
From the mall near the Washington Monument, a scattering of boos mixed with applause greeted the Rev. Rick Warren’s invocation today.
Back by the Washington Monument, there were big boos when George W. Bush appeared on the jumbotron - and bigger boos for Dick Cheney, shown in his wheelchair.
Revelers enjoy the Illinois Inaugural Gala
WASHINGTON - The Illinois Inaugural Gala is underway at the Renaissance Washington Hotel. It’s hundreds of gowns and tuxes in a line that’s snaking throughout the hotel lobby. The event will include things like…
As I walked to the National Mall this morning I was stunned with the number of vendors selling Obama merchandise. Not just t-shirts, hats and scarves, but long johns, action figures and Obama chocolate too,…
As I walked around the National Mall today with my camera, I decided to ask people what they would say to Barack Obama if they got the chance. Here are a few of the many…
Thousands gathered at the National Mall today for the inauguration kick-off ceremony. Here’s what happened before the main show.
