· "Gore Presents a 200-Page Economic Manifesto"
Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore likes to present himself as the candidate of substance and detail. Today, he might have outdone himself, presenting a 200-page tome containing his plan for the U.S. economy. Gore's blueprint includes a $300 billion "rainy day fund" as a buffer against an economic downturn, but Republican rival George W. Bush says Gore's spending programs would wipe out that much of the current surplus and more. From Cleveland, Madeleine Brand reports for NPR News. (September 6, 2000)

· "Should Gore Get Credit for the Economic Boom of the 1990's?"
NPR's Mara Liasson reports that, despite the extended economic boom during his term as Vice President, Al Gore is getting little credit for the good times to help his presidential campaign. There are many theories about why this is, ranging from ineptness by Gore to changing American attitudes about the economy. (June 27, 2000)

· "Gore Takes His Education Message to the 'Epicenter of Middle America'"
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports that Vice President Al Gore is spending the week campaigning in middle America. Yesterday the Vice President spoke at a high school in Middletown, Ohio, where he and Senator Joe Lieberman talked about their plans to improve education. (September 14, 2000)

· "They Differ on the Details, But Bush And Gore Each Agree That Washington Should Play a Key Part in Education Reform"
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports that education is going to play a pivotal role in this year's presidential election. Both George W. Bush and Al Gore have developed plans to address that challenge. But surprisingly, even though the candidates differ on such issues as school vouchers and how much the federal government should spend to improve schools, they agree that Washington can play an important role in improving public education at all levels. (May 10, 2000)

· "The Opening Round in the General Campaign Centers on Education Policy"
NPR White House Correspondent Mara Liasson reports on the latest round of campaign ads from Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush. Gore and Bush are attacking each other by airing television ads criticizing each other's records on education. (March 21, 2000)

· "Evaluating Bush and Gore's Health Care Proposls--Round II"
NPR's Julie Rovner compares the health insurance plans of Presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Both offer some form of tax credits for uninsured people to obtain coverage. Some analysts say the tax incentives are structured in such as way, that they may not substantially reduce the number of people who don't have health insurance. (October 30, 2000)

· The Politics of the "Patients' Bill of Rights"
Julie Rovner reports on efforts on Capitol Hill to develop a "patients' bill of rights," which seems unlikely to be approved this year. Negotiators also are working on a "drug reimportation" bill, which would make it easier to import US made drugs after they've been exported, and sell them at lower prices than drugs intended for the US market. The drug bill's chances of becoming law are unclear. It is attached to a popular agriculture measure, and has a better chance of survival than if it stood alone. (October 6, 2000)

· "Evaluating Bush and Gore's Health Care Proposls--Round 1"
Host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Julie Rovner about the health care proposals from presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Rovner says that while Universal Health Care Coverage was the buzz word in health care reform some years ago, there's been little mention of it this election season - except from Green Party candidate Ralph Nader. (September 9, 2000)

· "AMA v. GOP"
The American Medical Association's recent moves on Capitol Hill -- like its advertising campaign targeting vulnerable Republican senate seats -- have demonstrated little love for the Republicans on whom they once relied. NPR's Julie Rovner reports on the growing rift between the AMA and the GOP.