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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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Monday, July 20

    • 9:30 am
    • President Obama receives presidential daily briefing
    • 9:50 am
    • President Obama receives economic daily briefing
    • 10:30 am
    • President Obama meets with senior advisers
    • 12:45 pm
    • President Obama attends a roundtable with health care providers
    • 1:05 pm
    • President Obama delivers statement to the press on health care reform
    • 1:30 pm
    • President Obama meets with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Latter-Day Saints President Monson
    • 1:30 pm
    • Press Secretary Gibbs gives daily press briefing
    • 2:00 pm
    • President Obama meets with Apollo 11 Crew and NASA Administrator Bolden
    • 3:00 pm
    • President Obama will participate in a credentialing ceremony for foreign ambassadors

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