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September 24, 2008

WebMD soliciting health-related questions for presidential debate

WebMD has announced that it is partnering with the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates to gather questions for the second presidential debate.

Tom Brokaw will be moderating the town-hall-style debate and will ask questions from audience members and online submissions. WebMD is planning to use its election message board to allow users to submit health-related questions.

The first debate between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama will take place on Friday (Sept. 26) and will focus on foreign affairs and national security. The town-hall-style second debate will take place on Tuesday, Oct.7. The final debate, to focus on the economy and domestic policy, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 15. All debates are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

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