News: Youngest reporter ever to cover Presidential Inauguration

We've all be talking about how much younger our newsroom staffers are becoming these days. In fact, those of us in our 30s seem ancient anymore.

Here's one story we found about the youngest reporter who will be covering the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.

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The hardest working 10-year-old in the news business just learned that its all paying off.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee has been following Florida fifth-grader Damon Weaver's quest to cover the inauguration as a correspondent.

Weaver, a student at West Palm Beach's Canal Point Elementary School was denied press credentials for the inauguration ceremony, so the Presidential Inaugural Committee decided to step in, offering him credentials to the inaugural welcoming event, the parade and a children's concert that will be aired on live television.

Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson Melanie Roussell says Damon will be the only student reporter receiving inaugural credentials.



In a statement Roussell said:

"Damon is a shining example of engaging young people in the government process early and we look forward to seeing him as a roving reporter during the inaugural ceremonies."

"It makes me feel a little bit special," Weaver said.

Damon was fitted for a tuxedo Friday afternoon, saying its the perfect inaugural attire.

"Its warm enough for Washington, D.C. and I think I will impress the ladies," he joked at the fitting.

As he documents each historic moment, he's not giving up on his dream of interviewing Barack Obama.

He says receiving press passes after being denied is proof that anything possible.

"My mother always taught me to never give up; to shoot for your dreams. So, I never gave up about the press credentials and now I have them," Damon explained.

He's confident he'll get a one-on-one with the President-elect.

"I still have hope and I think I will get the interview," he said. "You always have to think positive."