10 things you need to know today: January 21, 2013

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Early birds gather near the U.S. Capitol for Obama's second inauguration.
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1. OBAMA'S SECOND INAUGURATION KICKS OFF IN WASHINGTON

Thousands have descended on the nation's capital to witness President Obama's second inauguration. Obama was officially sworn in on Sunday in a private ceremony at the White House, but he will repeat the oath before the country around noon. Afterwards Obama will feast on steamed lobster, hickory grilled bison, and apple pie for the 57th inaugural luncheon, attended by roughly 200 people, including Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and high-ranking members of Congress. About 6,000 members of the National Guard are assisting with crowd management, and movement into the capital seems to be running smoothly. Obama is set to participate in the inaugural parade and later in the evening, two inaugural balls. [Washington Post]

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