NBC: We Won't Ax GOP Debate for Obama Speech
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 04:13 PM EDT
NBC said a Republican presidential debate is still scheduled for Sept. 7, the same day President Obama plans to speak before a joint session of Congress.
“We now have a terrific opportunity to hear from national leaders of both major parties about the most pressing domestic issues facing the country,” NBC, controlled by Comcast Corp., said today in an e-mailed statement.
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NBC said a Republican presidential debate is still scheduled for Sept. 7, the same day President Obama plans to speak before a joint session of Congress. We now have a terrific opportunity to hear from national leaders of both major parties about the most pressing domestic...
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011 04:13 PM
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011 04:13 PM