Washington – The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has released the following information on media credentials for the 56th Inaugural Ceremonies:

The application process for media credentials for the 2009 Inaugural Ceremonies has begun. All requests for media credentials will be handled by the Senate media galleries. Media wishing to obtain credentials for the swearing-in ceremonies must apply for credentials through an online 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 (parades, balls, etc.) will be handled by the Presidential Inaugural Committee once it is formed. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies expects that this committee will be up and running by next week.

For more information on the 56th Inaugural Ceremonies, please visit: http://inaugural.senate.gov/.

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