An animal rights group says it will set up an office in Des Moines toprotest the policies of Vice President Al Gore. People for the EthicalTreatment of Animals spokeswoman Tracy Rieman says the democratpresidential candidate backs a chemical testing program using animals.Reiman (rye-man) says Gore is the main force behind getting the programapproved. She says the tests don’t have to use animals.Reiman says PETA is looking for an office where it can set up a display tolet people know about Gore’s support of animal testing.Reiman says PETA has opened a similar office in New Hampshire.