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Gibson and George Stephanopoulos ask the questions in the 90-minute one-on-one face-off starting at 8 pm ET at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

A full 90 minutes of debate time -- not counting introduction, commercials, etc.

Debate is first of entire campaign to be aired during weekday prime time on a broadcast network.

Check back after the debate for Mark Halperin's report cards covering each candidate's substance, style and more.

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Wednesday, December 2

    • 10:40 am
    • President Obama and Vice President Biden receive the presidential daily briefing in the Oval Office
    • 12:00 pm
    • Michelle Obama holds event to thank volunteers who helped ready the White House for Christmas
    • 12:35 pm
    • President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch in the Private Dining Room
    • 1:00 pm
    • Robert Gibbs delivers the daily press briefing from the White House
    • 1:45 pm
    • President Obama receives the economic daily briefing in the Oval Office
    • 2:45 pm
    • President Obama meets with senior advisors in the Oval Office
    • 3:25 pm
    • President Obama meets with Senator Bayh in the Oval Office
    • 4:10 pm
    • President Obama meets with Senator Graham in the Oval Office

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