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D.C. Gift Shops Gear Up For Inauguration

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Jim Warlick of White House Gifts has been stocking up on Trump swag in preparation for the inauguration. (Patrick Madden/WAMU)
Jim Warlick of White House Gifts has been stocking up on Trump swag in preparation for the inauguration. (Patrick Madden/WAMU)

Inauguration is big business for Washington, D.C. One study by George Mason University predicts the influx of people, supporters and protesters, could generate more than $1 billion for the area's economy.

Patrick Madden (@Patrick_Madden) from Here & Now contributor WAMU spoke with one business owner who's hoping to capitalize on this year's festivities.

This segment aired on January 18, 2017.

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