Bush to Fast-Track Inauguration Plans Amid Load of Choices
President-elect Bush faces a month of planning decisions for his inauguration. McConnell urged timely determinations on invocation and benediction clergy, poet and singers, luncheon coordinators, and ticket distribution. Bush may tap Billy Graham or James Mayfield, with Frost, Angelou, or Williams as possible inaugural poets.
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Inauguration to Feature Unprecedented Onlookers
Senator Mitch McConnell called Bush’s swearing in the most interesting platform picture in American history noting that Bush, his father, President Clinton and Vice President Gore would be on the platform. He added that all will be in the same photographs.
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Bush faces soft economy as top priority for start
President-elect Bush will confront a slowing economy with risks of downturns, higher energy costs, and tighter credit. Analysts expect advisers to push for quick tax cuts while seeking stable leadership from Greenspan and credible economic appointments amid a divided Congress.
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