An address by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "A Tale of Two Cities," given at the Beaverton First Citizen Award Dinner on May 16, 1986. In his address, Congressman AuCoin recalled when he first arrived in Washington County to attend Pacific University and his experiences with the city of Beaverton, Oregon. He compared the city of Beaverton as it was when he first arrived in the early 1960s to the Beaverton of the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Gramm-Rudman Acts, government spending, and issues with the Oregon housing market. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin discussed how portions of the Gramm-Rudman Acts were found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The Gramm-Rudman Acts were the first laws to limit the spending of the federal budget. He also discussed the Federal Housing Administration loan program and how the president planned to limit eligibility. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Oregon housing market, the Oregon economy, the federal budget and the Gramm-Rudman Acts. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for the Gramm-Rudman Acts as a way to "cut spending and prioritize" the federal budget. The Gramm-Rudman Acts were the first laws to limit the spending of the federal budget. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at a Winningstad Dinner to benefit the Boy Scouts of Oregon in the 1980s. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin honored Norm Winningstad and his career as an engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in Oregon. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin from the 1980s on the new generation in politics and their involvement in politics. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the federal debt and federal budget deficit, the economy, and increasing the standards for American education. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at the Northwest Oregon Management Initiative on January 11, 1988. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed public and private land management in northwestern Oregon, highlighted the timber industry, and introduced his plans to propose legislation that established a coordinated management plan. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding Northwest regional power legislation. In his statement, Congressman advocated for his proposed amendment to the legislation, which aimed to help "mitigate the devastating effects of the region's power generating system on the salmon." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given before the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith at The Torch of Liberty Award Presentation to Morrie Greenstein on November 25, 1980, in Portland, Oregon. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concerns regarding the involvement of the New Christian Right in politics, and called for the rejection of "the substitution of rigid authoritarianism for open and free discussion in the political arena, in our schools, and in our communities." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin urged opposition to S. 885. He expressed his concerns with the bill encouraging the construction of nuclear power plants in place of less expensive energy resources. He also described his issue with S. 885 encouraging the building of nuclear power plants without stating any guidelines for radioactive nuclear waste. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the General Leave section of the Congressional Record in support of H.R. 6979, the "Coastal Zone Management Improvement Act of 1980." In his statement, Congressman AuCoin highlighted Sections 309 and 315 of the bill. He described Section 309 as providing "for interstate regional and multi-state coastal resource coordination." Section 315 of the H.R. 6979 was the Estuarine Sanctuaries program, which provided "50% matching grants to coastal states to acquire, develop and operate estuarine areas." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A rough draft of a statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record regarding legislation that encouraged reforestation of private timberlands. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin described reforestation as economically and environmentally beneficial, and he explained that the bill would enable "thousands of woodlot owners to recover capitalized reforestation expenses." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (H.R. 8157 and S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concerns with the bill, and asked for support for his proposed amendment. He described his concerns of there being a lack of nuclear waste safety guidelines, and explained that his proposed amendment would ensure that "before the Bonneville Power Administrator acquires the power from any nuclear generating facility, there must be in operation a federally licensed waste storage facility." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Housing and Development Act of 1980, H.R. 7262, and a proposed amendment. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed opposition to the proposed amendment which aimed to get rid of a provision of the 1979 Housing Act, which he stated would "once again allow developers of government subsidized housing to engage in a massive ripoff of taxpayer dollars." The letter is also signed by Congressman Thomas L. Ashley and Congressman Stan Lundine. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for his bill, House Resolution 7267, "A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon." The Siletz Indians became the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. H.R. 7267 and its Senate equivalent, S. 2055, eventually passed both houses of Congress and became public law in 1980. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given before the Comittee on Ways and Means advocating for the Research Revitalization Act (H.R. 6632) to be included in any proposed tax reduction legislation. Described as a way to increase partnerships between government, businesses, and universities, Congressman AuCoin explained that H.R. 6632 aimed to increase productivity, innovation, and to stop the erosion of technological superiority in the U.S. economy. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, inviting them to join the Task Force on Industrial Innovation and to participate in a related special business poll. Congressman AuCoin explained how the task force worked to "increase awareness about the role of innovation and productivity in the economy." The business poll aimed to discover the best policy changes to motivate businesses to increase investment and innovation. The letter was also signed by Congressman Henson Moore and Congressman Jerome A. Ambro. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at the hearings of the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479), before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his statement, U.S. Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7479, which he sponsored, and explained how it was "designed to establish an aggressive national export policy and promote U.S. exports." Attached at the end of his statement is a summary of the bill. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record titled "Corps of Engineers Keeps Columbia River Open," given on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin discussed the eruption of Mount St. Helens and applauded the response of the Army Corps of Engineers in quickly reopening the Columbia river for ship traffic for the Port of Portland. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record regarding timber-related industries, especially that of Oregon, given on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin briefly described the role that the lumber industry had in employing Oregonians, and the impacts of the recession on the industry. He also shared an article from the Daily Journal of Commerce from Portland, Oregon to be inserted in the Extension of Remarks. The article is titled "Steep climb in lumber prices forecast by industry leader" and was published on June 3, 1980. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A House floor statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 (H.R. 5451), delivered on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 5451, which recodified existing provisions of law regarding maritime education and training based on four years of research in congressional subcommittees. Notably, the bill established legal obligations for recipients of federal assistance who were trained at the U.S. Merchant Marine academy and other state maritime academies. The Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 eventually became Public Law 96-453. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin inviting them to a breakfast seminar on the U.S. housing industry organized by the Congressional Research Service. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin described concerns with the housing industry, including a decline in housing construction which he stated had notably affected his home state of Oregon. The seminar was held on June 25, 1980. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Housing and Development Act of 1980, H.R. 7262, and a proposed amendment. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed opposition to the proposed amendment which aimed to get rid of a provision of the 1979 Housing Act, which he stated would "once again allow developers of government subsidized housing to engage in a massive ripoff of taxpayer dollars." The letter is also signed by Congressman Thomas L. Ashley and Congressman Stan Lundine. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin inviting them to a seminar on "Trends in Industrial Innovation and the U.S. Economy," sponsored by the Task Force on Industrial Innovation and the Congressional Research Service. The letter was also signed by Congressman Jerome A. Ambro and Congressman Henson Moore. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin promoting his bill, the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479). Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 7479 "strengthens the U.S. Export-Import Bank, reduces government disincentives to trade, expands export opportunities for agricultural commodities, and provides tax incentives to exports." The letter was also signed by Congressmen Bill Frenzel, Clarence J. Brown, Bill Alexander, and Sam Gibbons. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
