Sushi, jazz, and access
The Associated Press reports today on the “scores” of parties that “lobbyists and corporations are hosting around the capital to mark Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration.” Companies and organizations with Pennsylvania addresses are also hosting get-togethers today so guests can watch the inaugural parade in comfort.
Reporters Alan Fram and Julie Hirschfeld Davis give the scoop on one such bash, hosted by NBC Universal and parent company General Electric Co., an invitation-only affair at the National Museum of Women in the Arts whose guest list included members of Congress, incoming Obama administration officials, and celebrities.
Richard Cotton, the executive vice president and general counsel for NBC Universal, explained why they threw the bash, complete with sushi and jazz:
“Obviously there’s a new Congress, a new administration. These are people we work with in many different capacities, day in and day out. This is an opportunity for people to get acquainted, at least on an informal basis.”
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Entertainment Type: type of gathering, such as "breakfast," "ski trip," "bowling"
Other Lawmakers Mentioned: lawmakers mentioned on invitation who are used as a draw for the event
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