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Andrew H. Card says, "You guys (The FreeRepublic.com) are great!" I was greatly blessed yesterday to attend as an inaugural volunteer the Military Gala, I was, along with many other fine folks, given the privilege of assisting our wounded heroes from Walter Reed. During the event Andrew M. Card, The Chief of Staff to the President came into the Suite where we were watching the "Fantastic" show from. The corporate suites had been donated for the event so that the wounded servicemen and women could watch the show in comfort. Mr. Card graciously introduced himself to me, and I told...

Security Threat Or Embarrassment? Written by Cindy Pena Last Updated: 1/16/2005 2:50:08 PM The FBI and police agencies are on the lookout tonight for a police vehicle stolen in Northwest Washington Friday morning. But that's not all that was taken. Cindy Pena's Report Inaugural preparations are in the final stages. Decorations along Pennsylvania Ave. are flying high, while down low man hole covers are searched and sealed. At the capitol, visitors can still walk up First St. to see the West side of the building but for now, there's no getting closer. Many people say with security so tight,...

I am still in shock. Here we are, less than twenty days from the inaguration of W. part II and John Conyers is still protesting the election in Ohio! My first question is why? Didn't his buddy Michael Moore have hundred of election day observers with video cameras stationed all around the state looking for trouble? They found none, but that isn't good enough for John. Conyers is claiming there were serious election irregularities and "significant disenfranchisement" of Ohio voters. As claim of this, he and his buddies have compiled a 102 page report listing what they say is enough...

On Thursday, January 20, 2005, George W. Bush will be inaugurated as president of the United States. For the millions of us who stand for the values of peace and justice, it is a moment to renew our commitment to resist the Bush Administration and its deadly policies of war and greed – and to show Bush, and the world, that our movement is energized, mobilized, and determined to keep fighting back. January 20, 2005: Our Resistance Continues!

Ever wonder what they talk about up there on the podium, when the President is being sworn in? It's not always nice, according to Bill Clinton's former senior advisor, Sidney Blumenthal.His new book 'The Clinton Wars' is exerpted all this week on Salon.com.The former White House insider reports that Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist was 'chilly' towards Clinton during his second inaguration in January 1997.Blumenthal recounts the scene: '[Rehnquist] was grim while swearing in Clinton to his second term, with Hillary [Clinton] holding the Bible. Now Rehnquist turned to speak to the Presdident. 'Good Luck', he said. 'You'll need...