NRA to co-host teleconferences with presidential hopefuls

WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association is collaborating on a new program that will allow members to participate in telephone conferences with U.S. presidential candidates, starting next Tuesday with Sen. John McCain.

The association said the “Tuesday Town Halls” would function much like a radio call-in show. Members use their telephones to listen to the candidates and pose questions. Participation is limited to members of the NRA and its partners in the