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NewsJanuary 21, 2013

The 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington is covered by The Associated Press on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, waves after being sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, waves after being sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews Pool)
President Barack Obama waves after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews Pool)
President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From, left are, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner  of Ohio and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va.  (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From, left are, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha, waves as they leave St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, followed by first lady Michelle Obama, talking with Rev. Luis Leon, after attending a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha, waves as they leave St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, followed by first lady Michelle Obama, talking with Rev. Luis Leon, after attending a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama laughs with, from left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after signing a proclamation to commemorate his inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama laughs with, from left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after signing a proclamation to commemorate his inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama gives his Inaugural address on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
President Barack Obama gives his Inaugural address on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
President Barack Obama, left and Vice President Joe Biden listen as singer Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama, left and Vice President Joe Biden listen as singer Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves to crowd after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves to crowd after his Inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
President Barack Obama speaks during the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews Pool)
President Barack Obama speaks during the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews Pool)
Former President Bill Clinton arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Former President Bill Clinton arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama kisses Beyonce after she sang the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama kisses Beyonce after she sang the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address at his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on the West Front of the  Capitol in Washington.  (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address at his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
President Barack Obama shakes hands as he leaves after the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci Pool)
President Barack Obama shakes hands as he leaves after the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci Pool)
President Barack Obama walks with daughter Sasha as they leave St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after attending a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama walks with daughter Sasha as they leave St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after attending a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet guests including former president Bill Clinton, left, as they arrive on the inaugural platform on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet guests including former president Bill Clinton, left, as they arrive on the inaugural platform on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama speaks to Vice President Joe Biden on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following their ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama speaks to Vice President Joe Biden on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following their ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama leaves after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
President Barack Obama leaves after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
The sun rises over Capitol Hill looking down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, as Washington prepares for the 57th Presidential Inaugural and the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama's second term. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The sun rises over Capitol Hill looking down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, as Washington prepares for the 57th Presidential Inaugural and the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama's second term. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Barack Obama, waves as he walks with his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, to St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama, waves as he walks with his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, to St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
President Barack Obama is hugged by this daughter Malia after being officially sworn-in in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday Jan, 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Pool, Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama is hugged by this daughter Malia after being officially sworn-in in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday Jan, 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Pool, Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chief Justice John Roberts after Obama was officially sworn-in in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, as first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha watch. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chief Justice John Roberts after Obama was officially sworn-in in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, as first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha watch. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands  marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
President Barack Obama, second from left, accompanied by, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Linnington, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden watch during the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2103, following the president's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/CJ Gunther, Pool)
President Barack Obama, second from left, accompanied by, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Linnington, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden watch during the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2103, following the president's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/CJ Gunther, Pool)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands  marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michele Obama, and Army Major General Michael Linnington, Joint Forces Headquarters, National Capitol Region, salute a military honor guard while the President reviews the troops on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013,  following his ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michele Obama, and Army Major General Michael Linnington, Joint Forces Headquarters, National Capitol Region, salute a military honor guard while the President reviews the troops on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former president Bill Clinton look on during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th President Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington.  (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former president Bill Clinton look on during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th President Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama's armored limousine is cleaned at the U.S. Capitol after the President arrived for the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
President Barack Obama's armored limousine is cleaned at the U.S. Capitol after the President arrived for the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama, is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama, is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, Pool)
The motorcade of President Barack Obama heads up Pennsylvania Avenue to the U.S. Capitol for the 57th Presidential Inaugural, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The motorcade of President Barack Obama heads up Pennsylvania Avenue to the U.S. Capitol for the 57th Presidential Inaugural, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Barack Obama applauds singer Beyonce after she sang the National Anthem on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the president's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama applauds singer Beyonce after she sang the National Anthem on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, during the president's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton walk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21,2013, for President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.  (AP Photo/Molly Riley, Pool
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton walk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21,2013, for President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, Pool
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