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WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, June 16) -- More than most vice presidents, Al Gore has carved out a niche for himself as a full partner in a presidential administration.
When Bill Clinton named him as his running mate in July , Gore brought impressive experience to the table, including service in the House and Senate, serious environmental credentials and expertise in science, space policy and emerging communication technologies.
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Gore also is close in age and ideology to his boss.
Early on, Clinton tapped Gore to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire federal government, with an eye toward eliminating waste and cutting costs. The result was the National Performance Review report.
Clinton and Gore take credit for downsizing the federal government, though critics say much of the reduction was due to post-Cold War cuts in the military, not meaningful cuts in bureaucracy.
One highlight of Gore's first term as vice president was his successful defense of NA