Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on trading company legislation, given before the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 4, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill to promote trading companies, House Resolution 7364 of the 96th Congress, officially titled "Export Trading Company Promotion Act of 1980." H.R. 7364 aimed to promote the U.S. economy admist "the plight of the United States in the International marketplace." 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 Special Order statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record regarding auto import restrictions, titled "Auto Import Curbs Rejected," and delivered on May 29, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his opposition to import restrictions on foreign cars, stating how "if we shield U.S. automakers from competition, we don't give them any incentive to make the necessary changes needed to become competitive again in the new gas-conscious marketplace." Congressman AuCoin also included several statements from Oregonians with opinions on the matter. 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Siletz Reservation Act (H.R. 7267 of the 96th Congress) before the Committee on the Interior, given on May 29, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7267, which aimed to re-create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, who had become the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. The bill, which was officially titled "A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon," eventually became public law. 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 giving context to an attached speech for a Congressional Record Insert. The attached speech was given at the Merchant Marine Memorial Service and held on the steps of the Capitol on National Maritime Day 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the U.S. timber and housing industries given on May 14, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin described higher building materials costs as being a significant contributing factor in the rising housing prices. He advocated for fighting inflation, and proposed "an additional $43 million appropriation to permit the Forest Service to prepare timber sales in 1981 at the 12.2 billion bf level." 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 titled "Engineered Crash Flattens Housing and Timber Industries" for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, given on May 5, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed concern for the timber and housing industries following what he called an "engineered" and "unnecessary" crash. He described meeting with a man from Willamina, Oregon who struggled financially working at a sawmill. To address concerns with the housing and timber industries, Congressman AuCoin proposed decreasing interest rates, balancing the federal budget, and improving management of federal forest lands. He also advocated for the Brooke-Cranston Emergency Home Purchase Assistance program, the Comprehensive Housing Development Act, and the Energy Development Block Grant program as possible solutions. 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 House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record. In his remarks, which were made on May 7, 1980, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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).
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the first day of committee hearings for House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, given on May 6, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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 Siletz Reservation Bill, delivered at the Portland, Oregon U.S. District Court on May 2, 1980. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Siletz Indians, who became the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. Congressman AuCoin also described his plans to introduce a bill in Congress to create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, which eventually became House Resolution 7267 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980). 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 list of key points that were put together from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin's Address to the League of Women Voters on the Northwest Regional Power Bill, given at the Lloyd Center Sheraton Hotel in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 1980. The key points from Congressman AuCoin's speech include him advocating for a nuclear power amendment for the Northwest Regional Power Bill, addressing why he felt it was needed, describing the proposed purchase authority of the Bonneville Power Administration, and stating that he would oppose the bill if such an amendment was not adopted. 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 on the Northwest commercial fishing industry for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, submitted on May 1, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, the Comprehensive Fisheries Development Act, which aimed to "stimulate development of U.S. domestic fisheries and to phase out foreign fishing in U.S. waters." He also shared an editorial from the Capital Journal in Salem, Oregon titled "Fishing industry needs help" by Robert Pfohman to be inserted in the Extension of Remarks. 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 titled "Latta Amendment Will Not Produce a Balanced Budget" and given on the U.S. House floor on May 1, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin stated his opposition to the Latta Amendment proposed by Republicans in place of the First Budget Resoluton. He expressed some of his concerns with the Latta Amendment, including an increase in peacetime military spending and a major tax cut that had the potential to induce inflation. 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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for The Community Energy Conservation Act. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill would "encourage local governments to undertake innovative [conservation] programs based on community consensus" through the HUD Community Development Block Grant program and the Department of Energy. The Community Energy Conservation Act was compared to that of the Carter Administration's proposed Energy Management Partnership Act. The letter was signed by both Congressman Les AuCoin and Congressman Ed Markey. 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding H.R. 5973 and S. 1383 before the Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management of the Senate Committee on Finance on April 25, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for Section 4 of H.R. 5973, which was nicknamed the "Tillamook YMCA Bill." He explained how Section 4 of the bill "provides that certain indebtedness incurred before 1965 will not be treated as acquisition indebtedness for purposes of applying section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to certain sales during 1976." This would have benefited the YMCA in Tillamook, Oregon by preventing a tax error that Congressman AuCoin believed original legislators did not foresee and likely would have prevented from happening. Congressman AuCoin also expressed support for Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield's proposed tax incentives to encourage gleaning. Gleaning is the process of collecting leftover crops from a field that has already been commercially harvested. 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).
In a letter addressed to a friend (likely a congressional colleague), U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for proposed national bottle bill legislation. A bottle bill is legislation that aims to create a deposit-based returnable system for single use beverage containers. Congressman AuCoin explained in his letter how he was among the writers of Oregon's Bottle Bill of 1971, the first of such legislation passed in the nation. 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 advocating for "Bottle Bill" legislation before the Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law of the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for H.R. 3567, the "Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act," and H.R. 3573, the "Soft Drink Energy Conservation and Interbrand Competition Act." He claimed that both would encourage the preservation of the returnable container system in the soft drink industry, which he called "good for the environment, good for the economy, good for the industry, and good for the consumer." Congressman AuCoin argued that these bills were a step closer a "true 'National Bottle Bill'," similar to the legislation Oregon pioneered in 1971 with the state's deposit-return system for single use beverage containers. 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 draft version of a statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Tribute to Howard Tihila, Outstanding Oregon Native" and eventually submitted to the Extension of Remarks. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin paid tribute to Howard "Nig" Tihila, an Astoria, Oregon native who was inducted into George Washington University's Athletic Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. for his time on the university's football team in the 1930s. 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 submitted on April 22, 1980. In his brief statement, Congressman AuCoin gave context to the speech that he was submitting to the Extension of Remarks, "Bracing for the Year 2000" by James G. Affleck, the chairman of American Cynamid. Congressman AuCoin described Affleck as understanding that "the best hope for maintaining our economic strength in the world lies in more and better innovation in American industry." 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 for the Congressional Record titled "U.S. Grain Embargo a Failure," delivered on April 21, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin called the U.S. embargo on grain exports to the Soviet Union a failure. The embargo was created in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. While Congressman AuCoin agreed that the U.S. should respond to the Soviet aggression in Afghanistan, he stated how "the inconvenience our embargo has imposed on the Soviets is far less painful than the sacrifice we have inflicted on American grain producers and losses to our own 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 speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the proposed Portland Veterans Administration (The "Veterans Administration" is now known as the "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs") health facility on Marquam Hill and given at the Southwest Portland Rotary Club on March 29, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the proposed Marquam Hill site, and expressed disappointment in the opposition's last minute argument of avoiding the construction of a new VA hospital all together. 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 at the Oregon Democratic Convention in Seaside, Oregon on March 29, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Fritz Mondale admist the 1980 presidential election. 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 on the U.S. House floor on March 4, 1980, regarding his disagreement with proposed legislation that called for a return to peacetime draft registration admist the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin also stated that he was not entirely against draft registration, such as during emergencies, and that he believed that women and men alike had "an equal obligation to their country" in regards to the draft. 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).
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Fisheries and Wildlife Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee regarding House Concurrent Resolution 273. In his remarks given on March 3, 1980, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concern for H.Con.Res. 273, the proposed cancellation of the U.S.-Soviet fisheries agreement admist the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He disagreed with the Soviet aggression towards Afghanistan, though Congressman AuCoin explained how the U.S.-Soviet fisheries agreement benefited U.S. fishermen, and that if H.Con.Res. 273 were to pass "and the fishing agreement with the Soviets is cancelled, U.S.-Soviet joint ventures are also cancelled." 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 before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee regarding local energy conservation programs. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for proposed local energy conservation programs, including his related bill, H.R. 5640, "A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs." He described the similar energy conservation program that the city of Portland, Oregon had enacted. Congressman AuCoin also advocated for H.R. 5641, which was similar to H.R. 5640. 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).
