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-- Mike -- 02/12/2007

[Brownback] also called for wiping out cancer in 10 years and for putting more resources into alternative energy.

"Michigan is going to be a key state in getting that done," he said, noting its efforts to encourage the production of ethanol and biodiesel.

Clinton in New Hampshire:

Developing new ways to produce energy, [Clinton] said, would create jobs and allow the nation to end its "dependence on foreign oil."

"The first thing," she cautioned, "is to get the government to realize that (global warming) is a threat."

Giuliani in California:

Giuliani met for about an hour Friday night with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, also a Republican. Schwarzenegger urged him to help bring about a national debate on health care reform and the country's dependence on fossil fuel.

Hagel in Virginia:

Hagel, a possible 2008 Republican presidential contender, told students, faculty and others that despite the obstacles, America faces "limitless opportunities" because many issues are interconnected globally.

Climate change, terrorism, pandemic health worries, poverty and the spread of radical fundamentalism cannot be solved without U.S. leadership working with allies for common solutions, he said.

Obama in Illinois:

On a global scale, Obama addressed the issue of global warming and what must be done to change the effects of it.

"We can set up a system for capping greenhouse gases. We can turn this crisis of global warming into a moment of opportunity for innovation, job creation and an incentive for businesses that will serve as a model for the world," Obama said.