Investigation, audit reveal past mismanagement by Gore's campaign manager

By Bill Hogan

WASHINGTON, October 2, 1999 — On May 11, praising "his leadership skills and strategic vision," Vice President Al Gore named Tony Coelho gen

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"… the United States Information Agency. “I am pleased to appoint you U.S. Commissioner General . . .” Duffey’s letter to Coelho began. “You will be responsible for …"

"… r example – that apply to regular government employees.As it turned out, Commissioner General Coelho was not only the first government employee brought aboard for Expo …"

"… the authority to bind the U.S. government? It’s questionable whether the Commissioner General had [such] procurement authority.” (Richard Rathe, the company’s presi …"

"… ed a 12-item package that included “complimentary membership in the U.S. Commissioner General’s Club,” “a special luncheon reception hosted by the U.S. Commission …"

Coelho tapped government resources to repay personal loan

October 4, 1999 — Tony Coelho, the chairman of Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign, used government employees and resources to ra

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"… tor General criticized Coelho for intermingling his activities as the U.S. Commissioner General of last year’s World Exposition in Lisbon, Portugal, with the activi …"