Postponed debates between candidates for two East Bay congressional seats will be held as planned Sunday after the incumbents said they can leave Washington in time to attend. No tickets remain for the Sunday debates, but they will be broadcast later on local-access cable stations. At 6 p.m., Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, will debate Republican Chris Hoffman of Bay Point and Natural Law candidate Martin Sproul of Pleasant Hill. Ellen Tauscher, D-Alamo, is defending her seat against challenges by Republican Claude Hutchison of Lafayette and Natural Law's Valerie Janlois of Danville. The initiatives address drug and treatment diversion programs, school vouchers and school bonds.
Admission is free both nights, although reservations are required because of limited seating.
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