In Their Own Words: John McCain & Barack Obama on the Energy Crisis
Written by Michael Foust
Friday, 10 October 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is the fourth in a series of stories focusing on one specific national issue and detailing where Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Barack Obama (D-IL) stand, using the words the candidates have stated in the past either in interviews, speeches, debates or on their campaign websites.
This article looks at the candidates' positions on the energy crisis. Visit us online for future topics, to include the definition of marriage and gay rights, Darfur, immigration and taxes.
The 2008 Stone Soul Picnic brought some 150,000 people to the parking lot of RFK Stadium for eight hours of national gospel and R&B artists the likes of Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA and Jeff Majors. The Aug. 9 picnic has become an annual event since Radio One Inc. founder Cathy Hughes created it in 1991.
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