WASHINGTON, DC – The application process for media credentials for the 2009 Inaugural Ceremonies has begun, and will run until December 15, 2008.
All requests for media credentials for the inaugural ceremonies will be handled by the Senate media galleries. Media wishing to obtain credentials for the swearing-in ceremonies must apply for credentials through an on-line application process. The cut-off date to apply is December 15. Instructions and the online application are featured on each of the gallery websites.
Senate Radio/TV Gallery: http://www.senate.gov/galleries/radiotv/inaugural.htm
Senate Daily Press Gallery: http://www.senate.gov/galleries/daily/
Senate Periodical Press Gallery: http://www.senate.gov/galleries/pdcl/inauguration.htm
Senate Press Photographers’ Gallery: http://www.senate.gov/galleries/pdcl/inauguration.htm
The number of media credentials issued for the swearing-in ceremonies will be limited by space constraints. Completion of an application does not guarantee that credentials will be issued.
Media credentials for other inaugural events (parade, balls, and any other inaugural events) will be handled by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) once it is formed. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies expects that the PIC will be up and running by next week, and will post a link to its website as soon as it becomes available.
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