Update On Inauguration Tickets

WASHIGNTON – The office of U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) todayreleased the following update regarding tickets to President-electObama's inauguration:

Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets to President-elect Obama'sswearing in ceremony, requests for tickets on our website,www.house.gov/degette will close tomorrow, Friday, November 14th, at7:00PM EST. For those who have requested tickets, there will be alottery to determine the allocation due to a limited number of tickets.

However, Coloradoans interested in attending inauguration activitieswill not need a ticket to view the swearing in ceremony or parade inJanuary. There will be public viewing sections along the National Malland parade route in Washington, DC.