Even though millions of inaugural revelers will pour into Washington this weekend, local panhandlers aren’t too hopeful they’ll get much change.

“I expect to see less money than normal,” said Ruth Neary, confined to a wheelchair, at 15th and H streets NW. Like many Washington-area residents, Neary is considering not coming downtown at all because of the crowds and potential chaos.

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