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WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 - Planners for President Bush's inauguration next month have scheduled a full lineup of exclusive parties and receptions for top Republican fund-raisers. But some of those V.I.P.'s say the perks come with a price tag they cannot afford. Attending the entire slate of events during the three days of inauguration festivities could easily top $10,000 in tickets and other expenses for a fund-raiser bringing a spouse or guest. Some who helped bankroll the president's campaign, particularly young fund-raisers or those participating for the first time, are looking for ways to economize or are just planning to skip...

LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced its California Jewish Coalition.  Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated talk radio personality, joined Bush-Cheney '04 California Jewish Coalition State Co-Chairman Bruce Bialosky, Los Angeles Jewish Coalition Chairwoman Connie Friedman and area Jewish Coalition supporters at a press conference in Los Angeles to show their support for President Bush."Under President Bush's leadership America has been firmly committed to the safety of the Israeli people," said Bialosky.  "As with most issues, John Kerry has pandered on the safety of Israel.  Depending on which crowd he is facing he has called the security fence a 'barrier to...