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McCain, Obama Agree to Debate Formats, Rules

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The two candidates release a joint statement Thursday on the dates, times and exact format of the questioning for their three fall debates.

The statement say the details on the veep debate will "be resolved after both parties' Vice Presidential nominees are selected."

All four debates will begin at 9 pm ET and last 90 minutes.

Both camps agree to accept the Commission on Presidential Debate's participation rules for third-party candidates.

Read the full statement and all the details here.

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