See, he's already helping the economy!!! (circulation is up at the Chicago papers also)
(CNN) — It may be freezing in Washington in January, but the city is a red-hot destination for people around the country and the world eager to see President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office.
he nation's capital is preparing for a massive influx of visitors on Inauguration Day — January 20, 2009 — and the surrounding period of festivities, galas and celebrations.
"We've had a tremendous amount of interest from travelers who want to be here for the big historic moment," said Rebecca Pawlowski, director of communications for Destination DC, Washington's official convention and tourism corporation.
.jpg)