by CBS4 Newsroom
newsroom@cbs4qc.com
Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that his office will provide tickets
to President Barack Obama's swearing in ceremony through a lottery system during
the month of December. Residents of Iowa's Second Congressional District who
are interested in attending the event must fill out the form at http://loebsack.house.gov/inauguration
to register for the lottery. Each resident awarded a ticket will be responsible
for their own travel arrangements.
The lottery
drawing will take place in mid-December. At that time, constituents will be
required to provide additional information before they can secure their ticket
allotment.
Inauguration Day
is Monday, January 21st 2013. It is expected there will be a
variety of events that will not require tickets, including a public viewing area
of the Inaugural ceremony on the National Mall and the public Inauguration
parade. Iowans unable to attain tickets through Congressman Loebsack's office
are encouraged to monitor the Inauguration Planning Committee website, http://inaugural.senate.gov/, for
further details on non-ticketed events.
Please be aware
that there are a few organizations trying to sell fake tickets to people.
Tickets are only being provided free of charge from official government offices,
and tickets must be picked up in person from Loebsack's office before
Inauguration. Any group that suggests differently is providing incorrect
information.
