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Bush and Gore On the Issues

Here you will find summaries from their campaign material and public statements by presidential candidates George W. Bush (R) and Al Gore (D) on Election 2000 issues of concern to readers of US Government Info/Resources and not already being covered by another About site.

Issues covered here are:

  • Budget & Economy, Defense, Free Trade, Government Reform, Gun Control, Social Security, Tax Reform

For the candidates' stand on the above issues, select below:

  • George W. Bush (Republican - Governor of Texas)
  • Al Gore (Democrat - Vice President of the United States)

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