Coronation Feat: Bushes Don't Pay Retail

• Bush's childhood buddy is in charge of inauguration entertainment. [ WP ]

•Nearly a dozen rallies planned in "people's uprising" on inauguration day, but no one is sure what to expect; organizers concerned tight security will limit dissent. [ WP , LAT , NYT ]

•Seeing policy benefits, lobbyists happily throw money into inauguration fund;WaPoCompany donates $100,000. Watchdog: "The inaugural committee provides opportunities to corporations that are hampered by the 'soft money' ban." [ WP ]

•Inaugural planners, aware of appearing offensive, try to control the fun. [ LAT ]

•Fashion designers descend on inaugural;Bushesdon't pay retail. [ WSJ ]