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Presidential inauguration tickets up for grabs for New Yorkers

Barack Obama Is Sworn In As 44th President

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New Yorkers hoping to get an in-person look at President Barack Obama taking the oath for his second term in office may get the chance -- with a little bit of luck and a visit to Sen. Charles Schumer's website.

Schumer announced Thursday that a statewide lottery will be held to distribute hundreds of free tickets to the 57th presidential inauguration in Washington.

"I am thrilled...

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