Less than a month, folks. That’s all the time this city has left before untold masses descend to witness Barack Obama’s first day on the job. That said, color this resident slightly concerned about this Examiner report, in which the phrase “we’re still working on that” is prominently featured. Also, if there’s any way that the words “Inauguration,” “perplexed,” and “logistics” could be kept out of the same headline, that would be great. Yup, less than a month.

Norton’s Got Our Back: In other news, here’s why everyone loves Eleanor Holmes Norton — the woman is always advocating for those of us who will be here after those said untold masses vacate. In addition to her plea to local buildings to provide shelter during the more-than-likely chilly Inauguration, Norton is asking Congress to double the funds currently allocated to the District for the ceremony — noting that that figure would still pale in comparison to the funding amounts received by Denver and St. Paul for this past year’s Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Recent cost estimates for the city are in the $25 million range, but with our new-found budget deficit, the city isn’t really in the best shape to be flashing the cash.

City May Close Freeway For Buses: Mayor Fenty is working with officials to decide which roads will need to be closed in order to facilitate tour buses with no where else to park. Early candidates include the Southeast/Southwest Freeway, and the Roosevelt and 14th Street Bridges — but, really, were any of you actually planning on crossing from Virginia into D.C. via car on Inauguration Day? Alright then, let’s just move on.

Elsewhere: Metro’s four-year-long upgrade of power substations to run eight-car trains during high tourist periods looks good to go for Inauguration Day…CBS News took a noisy video tour of the under-construction Capitol…D.C. police officer pleads guilty to assault of protester during the 2005 Inauguration.

Photo of the Inaugural parade route by christaki.