Convention Highlights / TODAY AUG. 29

Afternoon session (starts at 1:30 p.m. PDT)

* Speeches by several Democratic female candidates for the U.S. House

* Remarks by House Democratic Whip David Bonior of Michigan

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Evening session (starts at 5 p.m. PDT)

* Remarks by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts.

* Nomination of Vice President Al Gore by various speakers, including Michela Alioto, candidate for California’s 1st congressional district

* Approved by acclamation.

* Remarks by Gore.

* Video on President Clinton

* Clinton’s acceptance speech

VIEWERS’ GUIDE

* Clinton’s acceptance speech is said to contain several specific proposals and initiatives for a second term. And in keeping with the tone that has marked the convention’s prime-time remarks, Clinton it is expected to steer clear of partisan attacks

* Length is always a potential problem with a Clinton speech; even when the text tends toward brevity, his style and delivery can cause his remarks to drag a bit

* Four years ago, the “Man from Hope” video on Clinton won wide acclaim. The new video will seek to match its success

TV Coverage / All times Pacific Daylight

ABC, CBS

6-8 p.m.

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NBC

6:30-8 p.m.

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FOX

Updates during scheduled programming

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C-SPAN

Round-the-clock coverage

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CNN

Focuses on convention throughout the day; continuous coverage 5-8 p.m.

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PBS

5-8 p.m. (includes joint coverage with NBC)

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MSNBC

Focuses on convention throughout the day